Is Founders CBS still worth seeking out?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Flabbyjandro, Jan 3, 2013.

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  1. Flabbyjandro

    Flabbyjandro Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2012 Illinois

    Or is it past its prime? Lining up a trade and just curious if anyone has had it out if the bottle in the last 1-2 months and can share if its still worth trading a solid rare beer or two for?

    Pretty sure im going to move forward as others are in the mix, but curious what the consensus is and if you recommend drinking it sooner than later once received? I know the maple syrup flavor is not as prominent from what I've read, just want to make sure a year hasn't completely compromised the entire flavor of the beer.

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Treebs

    Treebs Pooh-Bah (1,728) Apr 18, 2011 Illinois
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    You're going to get both answers so it's really up to you. Fresh, this beer was unbelievable. I had it around June and thought it fell off a cliff. No maple and barely any bourbon. I mean, it was still good but not didn't even come close to how good it was fresh. Just my stupid two cents.
     
    #2 Treebs, Jan 3, 2013
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  3. EddieGold

    EddieGold Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2012 North Carolina

    what temp was it stored at?
     
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  4. WYVYRN527

    WYVYRN527 Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2007 Minnesota

    I had it last in September. The maple and coffee were a bit subdued, but the beer has held up pretty well.
     
    #4 WYVYRN527, Jan 3, 2013
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  5. Treebs

    Treebs Pooh-Bah (1,728) Apr 18, 2011 Illinois
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    In a fridge. probably around 40 degrees I would imagine. My buddy doesn't have a cellar and he keeps is rare beers in this small fridge.
     
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  6. Flabbyjandro

    Flabbyjandro Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2012 Illinois

    No clue on temp,but lots if trades so hoping he has it in a cool dark place
     
    #6 Flabbyjandro, Jan 3, 2013
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  7. EddieGold

    EddieGold Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2012 North Carolina

    nice.
     
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  8. kscaldef

    kscaldef Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2010 Oregon

    I can't say from personal experience, but the reviews haven't fallen off noticably. I personally decided it was worth trading for another bottle.
     
    #8 kscaldef, Jan 3, 2013
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  9. GameFreac

    GameFreac Initiate (0) Apr 8, 2011 Georgia

    2009 on draft was the best beer I've ever had.

    There's your answer.
     
    #9 GameFreac, Jan 3, 2013
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  10. OneBeertoRTA

    OneBeertoRTA Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2010 California

    :grimacing::grimacing::grimacing:
     
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  11. chinabeergeek

    chinabeergeek Pooh-Bah (1,837) Aug 10, 2007 Massachusetts
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    fresh, it was unexpectedly hoppy, in a way that i felt slightly interfered with the other flavors. had one two months ago, and it was great. it seems the maple is never again going to be like the intense maple bomb we were blessed with at EBF a few years ago (2009?)
     
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  12. EddieGold

    EddieGold Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2012 North Carolina

    what?
     
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  13. sirsteve42

    sirsteve42 Maven (1,299) Jan 15, 2009 New York

    Damn ive been looking to trade for it!!!
     
    #13 sirsteve42, Jan 3, 2013
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  14. cubbyswans

    cubbyswans Zealot (623) Jun 10, 2008 Missouri

    Where does he keep his CBS, then?
     
    #14 cubbyswans, Jan 3, 2013
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  15. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Probably not. I had it fresh and then a few months later, and it was noticeably less good already. Fast forward to now and I bet it's just a shell.
     
    #15 UCLABrewN84, Jan 3, 2013
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  16. ChanChan

    ChanChan Maven (1,341) Dec 12, 2009 California

    Yeah, I bet!

    ISO: CBS FT: 2 Narwhals, plus extras!!
     
    #16 ChanChan, Jan 3, 2013
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  17. StoutLover4life

    StoutLover4life Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2012

    It is for sure past it's prime but either people holding on to it like it with age or they won't admit it. I personally don't like kbs aged and I don't like CBS aged, get it fresh!!
     
    #17 StoutLover4life, Jan 3, 2013
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  18. comfortablynumb1

    comfortablynumb1 Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2009 California
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    Had one a few weeks ago, and while the coffee held up nicely, the maple had really faded. Overall, it was pretty underwhelming.
     
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  19. chinabeergeek

    chinabeergeek Pooh-Bah (1,837) Aug 10, 2007 Massachusetts
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    did you also have it fresh last year? the maple was barely noticeable even then.
     
    #19 chinabeergeek, Jan 3, 2013
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  20. comfortablynumb1

    comfortablynumb1 Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2009 California
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    Didn't get a chance to try it fresh, but I do prefer KBS fresh if that counts for anything. Had the CBS with BT, BCBS, and Pugachev's Cobra, and everyone agreed it was the least favorite of the bunch.
     
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