Cantillon 50 Degrees North - 4 Degrees East

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Jwale73, Dec 11, 2014.

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  1. Jwale73

    Jwale73 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Aug 15, 2007 Rhode Island
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    I was fortunate to have a friend send me a bottle of the most recent vintage. That said, would it be better to open it now or cellar, based on others' experiences.

    Thanks in advance for the input.
     
    #1 Jwale73, Dec 11, 2014
  2. beerpirates

    beerpirates Initiate (0) May 4, 2010 Belgium

    A friend told me that the 50 N 2007 ( first batch ) dosn't have the cognac taste anymore because of it's age
    So i would't age it for to long
     
    #2 beerpirates, Dec 12, 2014
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  3. hooliganlife

    hooliganlife Pooh-Bah (1,783) Apr 12, 2007 Missouri
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    if you open it, let it decant for a bit to come together.
     
    #3 hooliganlife, Dec 12, 2014
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  4. maximum12

    maximum12 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,686) Jan 21, 2008 Minnesota
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    We had two bottles fresh when we were there last summer & it was sublime. I can't think of any reason to age this beer, because the balance was already perfect.
     
    #4 maximum12, Dec 12, 2014
  5. brian4beer

    brian4beer Pundit (826) Jan 27, 2013 Indiana
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    agree and also make sure it is not too cold (closer to 60 degrees) as it tastes much better I think
     
    #5 brian4beer, Dec 12, 2014
  6. Jwale73

    Jwale73 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Aug 15, 2007 Rhode Island
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    Ended up popping it and I'm glad I did. I got some wood aging in the nose and taste, but was surprised at how little cognac was present.
     
    #6 Jwale73, Dec 13, 2014
  7. Phillyz

    Phillyz Initiate (0) May 20, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Do you mean let it sit for a while? I fail to see how pouring a beer for longer will help it come together.
     
    #7 Phillyz, Dec 14, 2014
  8. hooliganlife

    hooliganlife Pooh-Bah (1,783) Apr 12, 2007 Missouri
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    pour it into a pitcher or wine decanter and let the air come in contact with it. it will warm up a bit, allow flavors to mellow and come together. there is a reason decanters exist.
     
    #8 hooliganlife, Dec 14, 2014
  9. Phillyz

    Phillyz Initiate (0) May 20, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Just a semantics error. I see what you're saying now, but to 'decant' something for a while means to pour for a while.
     
    #9 Phillyz, Dec 14, 2014
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