Brews you ONLY like with some age on them

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by CasanovaCummins, Apr 24, 2013.

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  1. CasanovaCummins

    CasanovaCummins Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2012 Nevada

    We bought two DFH Theobroma's last year. We had one fresh and didn't think it came together very well. But we had the other one last night and thought it was distinctly better. Matter of fact, it was very, very good.

    I noticed this with some DFH brew such as 120, even though with them the reverse was also true, but can you name other brands were you only had a shine on them once they aged a bit?
     
    #1 CasanovaCummins, Apr 24, 2013
  2. WassailWilly

    WassailWilly Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2007 New York

    Boulevard BBQ
    Abyss
     
    #2 WassailWilly, Apr 24, 2013
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  3. Andygirl

    Andygirl Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 Michigan

    KBS
     
    #3 Andygirl, Apr 24, 2013
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  4. CasanovaCummins

    CasanovaCummins Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2012 Nevada

    I have the hardest time not DRINKING those right away. Though, I admit, age doesn't hurt them at all.
     
    #4 CasanovaCummins, Apr 24, 2013
  5. Davl22

    Davl22 Maven (1,341) Sep 27, 2011 New Hampshire
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    I'm a sucker for DFH Burton Baton with at least 6-9 months on it, turns into a better beer in my opinion
     
    #5 Davl22, Apr 24, 2013
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  6. SpunkyHopslammer

    SpunkyHopslammer Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2011 Illinois

    Pretty much all Imperial stouts , Expedition, Founders, Plead the Fifth.
     
    #6 SpunkyHopslammer, Apr 24, 2013
  7. jtmartino

    jtmartino Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 California

    Avery Mephistopheles. Can't drink it fresh, but it turns great with some age.
     
    #7 jtmartino, Apr 24, 2013
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  8. HomeBrewed

    HomeBrewed Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2006 Minnesota

    I never had it fresh, but about 2 months ago I had a FW 14 and it is hands down my favorite barrel aged beer. Unbelievable!
     
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  9. OddNotion

    OddNotion Pooh-Bah (1,915) Nov 1, 2009 New Jersey
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    Yeti. It needs a year minimum IMO. It goes from a mediocre beer to a solid A in my book.
     
    #9 OddNotion, Apr 25, 2013
  10. LMT

    LMT Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2009 Virginia

    Troegs Mad Elf (tastes too much like Robitussin when fresh).
     
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  11. SteelersX

    SteelersX Savant (1,130) Jan 30, 2011 New York
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    Dark Lord. This stuff is just toxic when fresh.
     
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  12. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    100% agree.

    Bigfoot as well. Too hoppy fresh IMO.
     
    #12 steebo777, Apr 25, 2013
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  13. Gotti311

    Gotti311 Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2009 Wisconsin
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    2012 BCBS was a great example. That beer was a mess. Had one last week and that one has finally come together. Still could use a little refining, but much more complete at this time.

    I also prefer to age non barrel aged barleywines and old ales. Third Coast Old Ale and Old Curmudgeon were much better with a year on them. I think Bigfoot is actually pretty good fresh, but a whole different beer a year later.
     
    #13 Gotti311, Apr 25, 2013
  14. Stevedore

    Stevedore Grand Pooh-Bah (5,096) Nov 16, 2012 Oregon
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    Expedition Stout
     
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  15. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    Bigfoot, Samael's, Mephistopheles, The Beast, Uncle Jacob's, 120, WWS.

    For me it's usually beers with really high ABV, or really insane hop bills. Maharaja is plain awful to me fresh, but two years on it and I'll drink it like water. Same with Hog Heaven. Expedition is another good one, it's just too heavy when fresh but with age it fades down into a much more drinkable beer.
     
    #15 RDMII, Apr 25, 2013
  16. CasanovaCummins

    CasanovaCummins Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2012 Nevada

    I think that high ABV beers would probably top the list. I'm guessing they get helped by the alcohols becoming more rounded out over time and getting intergrated with other taste elements. Seems to be a theme.
     
    #16 CasanovaCummins, Apr 26, 2013
  17. Ahappyhiker2

    Ahappyhiker2 Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2013 New Jersey

    KBS with one year on it. BCBS ages well too but I don't like too many years on it...the oldest year I had was Rare (technically brewed 2008) and I thought it was past its prime, and that was a year ago.
     
    #17 Ahappyhiker2, Apr 26, 2013
  18. crusian

    crusian Pooh-Bah (1,989) May 14, 2010 Oregon
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    Palo santo. don't like it fresh at all. after a year, it is pretty stellar.
     
    #18 crusian, Apr 26, 2013
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  19. elshaggy

    elshaggy Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2009 Minnesota

    Double Bastard, didn't love it fresh. Found much improvement in the year old stuff.
     
    #19 elshaggy, Apr 27, 2013
  20. spry

    spry Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2009 Michigan

    North Coast Old Stock
    JW Lees Vintage Harvest
     
    #20 spry, Apr 27, 2013
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