The Bruery Mash and Coconut

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by BeerGlassesCollector, Feb 5, 2018.

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  1. BeerGlassesCollector

    BeerGlassesCollector Maven (1,404) Nov 11, 2002 Cyprus
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    A few weeks ago I got just ONE bottle of this Imperial Brown Ale (Mash and Coconut 2017 Edition). I’ve been doing some research on it whether I should let it age or not and I’m undecided hence the post. I don’t want to risk the coconut hints to fade away with aging, but also I would like to see if it can develop further... Compromise? What are your thoughts on similar styles or if you have aged any beers with similar ingredients (coconut)?

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    #1 BeerGlassesCollector, Feb 5, 2018
  2. Hoppedelic

    Hoppedelic Savant (1,065) Dec 6, 2010 California
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    For sure drink asap. The coconut is probably already significantly faded. Seek out a bottle of regular Mash to age.
     
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  3. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    "Develop" into what?

    And if you've never had it before, how will you know if aging made it better or made it worse?

    Drink it now.
     
    #3 vurt, Feb 5, 2018
  4. BeerGlassesCollector

    BeerGlassesCollector Maven (1,404) Nov 11, 2002 Cyprus
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    Thank you
     
    #4 BeerGlassesCollector, Feb 5, 2018
  5. Beer_Economicus

    Beer_Economicus Pooh-Bah (2,698) Apr 8, 2017 Ohio
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    Take a look at the recent Prairie release thread. You'll see varying opinions on aging their beers. Experiences are not university. I agree with the above poster that if you do not consume fresh you have no way of knowing.

    Only reason I ever disobey this logic is for something that is virtually universally accepted as "NEEDS" aging.
     
    #5 Beer_Economicus, Feb 6, 2018
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    BeerGlassesCollector Maven (1,404) Nov 11, 2002 Cyprus
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    I could not agree more! This is why I was asking if anyone had any experience with this.

    It was also my concern. I always try and get these imperials and barley wines in pairs to try one fresh and put one in the cellar but I could not get a second bottle of this. I'll go with fresh. Wouldn't want to let the coconut fade away. Thank you
     
    #6 BeerGlassesCollector, Feb 6, 2018
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