2010 Smuttynose Baltic Porter

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  1. Ohiovania

    Ohiovania Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2008 Ohio

    Thoroughly impressed by how this one has aged. Lots of chocolate, both milk and dark, as well as a nicely rounded and roasted malt build that still shows depth after almost 5 years.

    Anyone have any experience on how it does past 5 years? I was actually not expecting it to hold up/ develop so well.

    Cheers!
     
    #1 Ohiovania, May 5, 2015
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  2. mattosgood

    mattosgood Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2014 Massachusetts

    Interesting. I love this beer, always get a bottle, and always drink it. I just threw a framinghammer (an excellent baltic porter from Jacks Abby in MA) in the cellar -- because they're no longer on any shelves -- and was wondering how baltic porters hold up over time.
     
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  3. B-Ho

    B-Ho Aspirant (233) Feb 16, 2015 Minnesota

    I'm glad to hear that there's at least one baltic porter that ages well. There's definitely not a ton of aging forums on these, so I've always wondered. I have Surly Smoke in the cellar hoping that something drinkable comes out....
     
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  4. Jwale73

    Jwale73 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Aug 15, 2007 Rhode Island
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    I've done it at 4 years and thought it was great. What's even better is that it's available in 4-packs now so easy enough to throw some in the cellar and experiment.
     
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  5. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
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    I'm gonna find out sometime soon.Been holding onto my last 2009.Getting an itch to crack her open though!

    Big Beer Series are bottle conditioned, so not surprised to hear its doing well.

    Cheers
     
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  6. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
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    Gotta love those 4pks of Baltic and ROBD....Imperial Stout should be doing the same in the near future !

    Cheers
     
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  7. Ohiovania

    Ohiovania Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2008 Ohio

    Hoping we get some 4-packs in OH soon. Haven't even seen the bomber on shelves for maybe over a year. There just isn't enough love for Baltic Porters around here.
     
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  8. smutty33

    smutty33 Pooh-Bah (2,172) Jun 12, 2009 Connecticut
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    If ya can, get a hold of Jack's Abby Framinghammer Baltic Porter.Pretty amazing as well.
     
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  9. Ohiovania

    Ohiovania Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2008 Ohio

    I've only had BA Framminghammer but really would like to try the base beer on it's own. I know they just started distributing to Eastern PA. I have access to Western PA so hopefully that follows sooner than later.
     
    #9 Ohiovania, May 7, 2015
  10. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    Baltics do beautifully with time. Duck Rabbit's is a fave (as long as it's not an off year).
     
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  11. Ohiovania

    Ohiovania Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2008 Ohio

    I love Duck Rabbit's Baltic. I haven't had luck aging it longer than a year, though. It was crazy oxidized after only just over a year. Seems like they have some quality control issues.
     
    #11 Ohiovania, May 8, 2015
  12. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    They do, and they're always a gamble, but when they do good they nail it.
     
    #12 RDMII, May 8, 2015
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