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that will be gone this week, as well as the 2006
Glll bro, hope it all works for you.
FYI, this is one of the higher alcohol, stronger hop beers that can age well. I wouldn't age it for a super long time, but even the 2005 is good now. However, the 05/06 side by side tasting should be a good event. Seems to me that they changed the recipe a little. Although that could also be a side-affect of the recent change to corporate mass-market ownership, as they have really ramped up production of these "white label" craft beers by GI. They do taste notably different though. I still have I think 8 of the 2005 in the cellar to age a little bit. I plan to break them out for DL weekend to see how they fare. That would give them 18 months of age. Also have plenty of the 06 to try. I've been stocking up a bit for the weekend......that will be gone this week, as well as the 2006
Oh, and I just finished the last of the celebration ales, so nothing to worry about there.
You say delivered. You are a judge? I can only imagine how tough that would be. Sorry to hear that.Edit: Short term memory loss. You were on jury duty. You did what you had to do. Don't feel bad about it.
Here it is in a nutshell...Keep the following beers as long as you want Barleywines
The one I had tasted like a beer that could age nicely. MA Druid Fluid is (to me) a standardbearer for beer aging - starts out as a hoppy barleywine, then it mellows nicely over the span of two years. Beers that have that solid malt balance along with a good hop bitterness are generally candidates - the bittering hops are excellent preservatives. Thing is, if you really like a beer's hop aromatics (some of the wet hop beers come to mind) they'll be gone or diminished within a month or two. Just looked in my beer cellar - most of the beers I have on the back shelf are malty SOBs or Belgians. But, oh, are they calling to me...FYI, this is one of the higher alcohol, stronger hop beers that can age well. I wouldn't age it for a super long time, but even the 2005 is good now. However, the 05/06 side by side tasting should be a good event. Seems to me that they changed the recipe a little. Although that could also be a side-affect of the recent change to corporate mass-market ownership, as they have really ramped up production of these "white label" craft beers by GI. They do taste notably different though. I still have I think 8 of the 2005 in the cellar to age a little bit. I plan to break them out for DL weekend to see how they fare. That would give them 18 months of age. Also have plenty of the 06 to try. I've been stocking up a bit for the weekend......that will be gone this week, as well as the 2006
Bakes makes an excellent point. As a beer ages it will lose some of its fresh hop character. If that is the primary part of the beer (Ruination and Hop Whallop come to mind), then drink it sooner. If the beer has a nice malt character with a decent amount of alcohol, it should age well.Bakes makes an excellent point. As a beer ages it will lose some of its fresh hop character. If that is the primary part of the beer (Ruination and Hop Whallop come to mind), then drink it sooner. If the beer has a nice malt character with a decent amount of alcohol, it should age well.
BTW, that 12 pack of HopSlam is a beautiful thing. I hope that by next year they decide that we are worthy enough to have it. We just got Bells in but it is their lower alcohol stuff.
case (24) and yes it is!I have a couple of em.BTW, that 12 pack of HopSlam is a beautiful thing. I hope that by next year they decide that we are worthy enough to have it. We just got Bells in but it is their lower alcohol stuff.
To be honest....I'm not all that high on aged Imp stouts or porters. I feel like they lose something that I find desirable. Then again, I really don't have as much experience with those aged varieties as other styles. I feel like I like my stouts and porters fresh, bursting with flavor. What I like about other aged beers are the toffee flavors that develop. I can't find those in aged imp stouts, they are generally hidden behind other flavors.I suppose I need to find a really old version of stout from Stuffed Sandwich to really make an educated call.
I will likely use that as a milestone beer myself.
Certainly drink the Heavy Handed some time very soon. That's a "fresh" beer -- better when it's fresher.
Very nice beer. I will have to pick up some more when I am in Chicago this weekend.
Sorry, we're all out. Go away.
Sounds like anal is happening this week... HAPPY HOLEIDAYS!Sorry, we're all out. Go away.
:black####ingdot:Bakes makes an excellent point. As a beer ages it will lose some of its fresh hop character. If that is the primary part of the beer (Ruination and Hop Whallop come to mind), then drink it sooner. If the beer has a nice malt character with a decent amount of alcohol, it should age well.
I got one from Skylord, but haven't tried it yet. I am far too backed up with beers to try/rate.
I think that's KT/KY you're thinking about.Sounds like anal is happening this week... HAPPY HOLEIDAYS!Sorry, we're all out. Go away.
Oh, maybe I shouldn't have sent you any.
had this on tap at 3Floyd's when i visited.i think this was the nail in the coffin of Marzen beers for me. too spicy. too overwhelming of a flavor.Everyone quit already? Three Floyds Munsterfest courtesy NG
I am a trooper. I will work my way through it.
TT = Kellen Winslow = soldier
that sounds like it might taste pretty good.
If I can figure out how to bring a 3L 2002 Double ******* on a plane I will bring it.Tip Top said:If he makes it to DL Day I just might bring my 3lt bottle of Stone 10th.Nucular George said:Well, I guess I shouldn't have poured my 4 bottles down the drain. Damn.beaglemac said:We have Stone here... just can't find the 10thNucular George said:Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".beaglemac said:The Gator said:
I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?
Ship it. I'll help pay the shipping charge. And you can send it to me for "safekeeping".
There is no danger in this. It takes NG "and friends" just to polish off a growler.Ship it. I'll help pay the shipping charge. And you can send it to me for "safekeeping".
TT, how do these two compair?Tip Top said:If he makes it to DL Day I just might bring my 3lt bottle of Stone 10th.Nucular George said:Well, I guess I shouldn't have poured my 4 bottles down the drain. Damn.beaglemac said:We have Stone here... just can't find the 10thNucular George said:Make a trip across the border into Indiana. You'll find plenty of Stone there. Chicago can't get it, but backwater bumble#### Indiana can. Makes no sense to me, but then again I've never been accused of being "the smart".beaglemac said:The Gator said:
I am heading to San Antonio after the new year, does anyone know what is available there?
This is true. I'd pickle myself with a 3L of anything. Much less something as tasty and good as a Double *******. Maybe I can just climb inside the bottle and get to work.....There is no danger in this. It takes NG "and friends" just to polish off a growler.Ship it. I'll help pay the shipping charge. And you can send it to me for "safekeeping".
Which two?
I think he's talking about the Stone 10th and GI Imperial.
Hmmm...Stone 10th is way more piney and maybe a touch less balanced. Sounds like a nice head to head for someone.
I would have, but I'm out of the 10th. Shoulda saved some from their "fate".
I have plenty of both (case of GI IIPA and 8 bombers of 10th). I think I still have a 05 GI IIPA, so I could do a side by side by side.
The Pinieness was my main problem with the 10th. I look forward to the GI IIPA even more now. If I can find a 10th, I wouldn't mind giving it a second chance and doing the side by side.
