Vintages that are tasting great right now?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by davey, Jun 28, 2013.

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  1. davey

    davey Zealot (574) Aug 18, 2006 Oregon
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    2010 Saison-Brett is solid!
     
    #1 davey, Jun 28, 2013
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  2. Dennoman

    Dennoman Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2011 Belgium

    BCBS 2009, the bourbon stout to end them all.
     
    #2 Dennoman, Jun 28, 2013
  3. dckepley

    dckepley Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2006 Iowa

    Wait...what happened to Vegas? I lived there for six years, but that was four years ago. Your posts kept me updated on the city's constant changes. Am I mistaking you for someone else or what?
     
    #3 dckepley, Jun 28, 2013
  4. Dennoman

    Dennoman Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2011 Belgium

    You most certainly are sir :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #4 Dennoman, Jun 28, 2013
  5. dckepley

    dckepley Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2006 Iowa

    Mistaking you with Destral from Nevada. Similar avatars and both starting with "D". Nothing personal. Cheers and Happy Drinking!
     
    #5 dckepley, Jun 28, 2013
  6. dckepley

    dckepley Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2006 Iowa

    Unfortunately I don't have a 2010, but have do have a couple of 2011, 2012, and 2013. Hopefully the qualities of these beers carry over.
     
    #6 dckepley, Jun 28, 2013
  7. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
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    I'll go with 2010 over 2009 BCBS

    -2009 Double Bastard is awesome right now
    -2011 Black Chocolate Stout
     
    #7 Eriktheipaman, Jun 28, 2013
  8. Dennoman

    Dennoman Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2011 Belgium

    No problemo. Bill Hicks has touched many lives.
     
    #8 Dennoman, Jun 28, 2013
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  9. stupac2

    stupac2 Pooh-Bah (2,031) Feb 22, 2011 California
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    2010 3f Gueuze was phenomenal when I had it recently.
     
    #9 stupac2, Jun 28, 2013
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  10. traPISSED

    traPISSED Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2013 Brazil

    2004 Cantillon Gueuze is doing really well right now. Virtually no carbonation (but I don't mind that). The sourness is really muted and there's a beautiful woody wine like flavour goin on. I've opened up 5 bottles over the last 4 months and each one is stunning. Opened one up for a friend who ownes an extensive Argentinian wine cellar and he was simply blown away. I've never seen somebody smell a beer so intensely in my life.
     
    #10 traPISSED, Jun 29, 2013
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  11. will1256

    will1256 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2010 Minnesota

    I'm thoroughly enjoying a 2011 Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout tonight...should probably open a 2012 for comparison...
     
    #11 will1256, Jun 29, 2013
  12. Treebs

    Treebs Pooh-Bah (1,728) Apr 18, 2011 Illinois
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    I've got a 2010 floating around in the cellar, I might have to pop that open soon.
     
    #12 Treebs, Jun 29, 2013
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  13. FishPondManager

    FishPondManager Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 Colorado

    B2 Parabola is in its prime
     
    #13 FishPondManager, Jun 29, 2013
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  14. kdb150

    kdb150 Initiate (0) Mar 8, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Hmm. My bottle that I cracked earlier this week was decidedly lacking in barrel character. Not at all what I would consider "in its prime" for a barrel-aged stout. What temp have you stored it at?
     
    #14 kdb150, Jun 29, 2013
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  15. FishPondManager

    FishPondManager Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 Colorado

    55-60
     
    #15 FishPondManager, Jun 29, 2013
  16. KeKeKumba

    KeKeKumba Initiate (0) May 5, 2011 Canada (ON)


    I agree. Absolutely wonderful.
     
    #16 KeKeKumba, Jun 30, 2013
  17. striker2160

    striker2160 Savant (1,172) May 5, 2013 Minnesota
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    The 2012 BCBCS is fantastic right now.
     
    #17 striker2160, Jul 4, 2013
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  18. Dupage25

    Dupage25 Savant (1,044) Jul 4, 2013 Antarctica

    2011 North Coast Old Stock Ale is starting to come into its own. Dark honey, golden raisins, and (surprisingly) a bit of toffee. Generally brighter than the 2010 tasted at 2/2.5 years. Speaking of which, I should probably taste one of those soon.

    The April 2011 bombers of Goose Island Fleur are still tasting great. May be starting to oxidize. I don't think I'll be holding onto my last two bottles for the full five years. It will be sad when they're gone though.
     
    #18 Dupage25, Jul 4, 2013
  19. ggfunk

    ggfunk Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2010 Oregon

    2010 Matt is amazing now.
     
    #19 ggfunk, Jul 5, 2013
  20. ao125

    ao125 Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2010 Virginia

    2009 Old Stock Cellar Reserve and 2011 Avery Rumpkin.
     
    #20 ao125, Jul 9, 2013
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