Mad River 25th Anniversary Old Ale

25th Anniversary Old Ale, Mad River Brewing Company, Blue Lake, CA
(Old Ale, Rated 93)

Ruby red pour with a thin head. Aromas of dark fruits, cherries, light butter. Tastes like cooked cherries and sweet bread. Light mouthfeel with a thin finish. I had to remind myself that this wasn't a barrel-aged beer. Quite tasty for a three-year-old beer. 7.6% abv.

Curmudgeon Old Ale

Curmudgeon Old Ale, Founders Brewing Company, Grand Rapids, MI

(Old Ale, Rated 98)

Red, amber in color. Sweet aroma with malts...boozy, almost a whiskey scent. Taste of caramel, malts, and definite alcohol. Heck, it's 9.8% abv. Tastes almost like a bourbon barrel aged beer or a barleywine. Finishes smooth. Great beer from Founders!