Dating a Westmalle Dubbel?

Discussion in 'Trade Talk' started by madtowndmb1, Jul 16, 2012.

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  1. madtowndmb1

    madtowndmb1 Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2007 Wisconsin

    I was recently going through my Grandpa's stuff and found an old bottle of Westmalle Dubbel. It's in a all glass bottle no label other than Westmalle in the glass and Dubbel on the cap. Any thoughts?

    It was stored at cellar temps and in a box all these years. NO idea where he would've gotten this thing
     
    #1 madtowndmb1, Jul 16, 2012
  2. stawn

    stawn Initiate (0) Sep 16, 2008 California

    Yes, put it in the fridge, once cold, consume. Enjoy!

     
    #2 stawn, Jul 17, 2012
  3. drewba

    drewba Pundit (847) Nov 14, 2009 Illinois

    Personally, I'd rather date a Westmalle Tripel, if you know what I mean.
     
    #3 drewba, Jul 17, 2012
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  4. drewba

    drewba Pundit (847) Nov 14, 2009 Illinois

    Seriously though, take a picture of the bottle and post it here. I believe the oldest bottle I've had is an '02 and I'm fairly certain that had a bottle date. I found a site that has '97 vs new bottle design HERE
     
    #4 drewba, Jul 17, 2012
  5. madtowndmb1

    madtowndmb1 Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2007 Wisconsin

    Neither of those, literally a complete glass bottle, no label at all. Next time I'm at my Mom's I'll take a picture and post.
     
    #5 madtowndmb1, Jul 17, 2012
  6. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    With Grandpa if he is still around!
     
    #6 UCLABrewN84, Jul 17, 2012
  7. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    Definitely post a pic. Realistically it is no good anymore - dubbels can hold up for a couple of years, but you're probably looking at a very ancient bottle. It may have a lot more value as a collector's item or antique, so I wouldn't drink it until you find out more about it.
     
    #7 cbeer88, Jul 17, 2012
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