3L Double Bastard... Why?

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  1. steeb

    steeb Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2013 California

    A few months ago i inherited a 3L Double Bastard circa 2010. It was stored in a refrigerator since purchase and is now sitting in my 55F cellar. I normally drink these beers with 2-3 other people and can immagine that sharing that 3L will lead to some extra good times with a small group. I have no idea what to do with this beast.

    How do you consume a 3L bottle of anything that strong?

    I would bring it to a party but i think a 3 year old bottle of double bastard is a little much for people getting weird.
     
    #1 steeb, May 31, 2013
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  2. sarge27

    sarge27 Initiate (0) Jun 9, 2012 California

    I had one a few years back, either an 2009 or 2010. Ended up breaking it out at a New year's party. Definitely something to share with a good sized group. Double Bastard was my gateway beer into craft beer so it'll always hold a special place in my heart. Be prepared for a long, wild night!
     
    #2 sarge27, May 31, 2013
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  3. queens1130

    queens1130 Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2008 California

    you buy it at a festival & share it with everyone in proximity because you've already had your fill of drink tickets. at least that's what my group of friends did at the stone winter storm & we had good times meeting lots of people, cheers!
     
    #3 queens1130, May 31, 2013
  4. Lare453

    Lare453 Pooh-Bah (2,884) Feb 1, 2012 Florida
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    Take it to a tasting. I sure people will love the novelty of it.
     
    #4 Lare453, May 31, 2013
  5. beercanman

    beercanman Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2012 Ohio

    That is enough to destroy a small village. Great brew and good luck.
     
    #5 beercanman, May 31, 2013
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  6. jono0101

    jono0101 Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2011 Missouri

    I actually bought two of those last year. One was shared with probably 6 other people on Thanksgiving, and everyone had so much fun with it that they all chipped in and I went and got another that we drank a month or so later. The novelty of it really is a big part of the fun (especially the first pour or two), but hey, it's a great beer and at that volume, it can be shared with a lot of people that you enjoy drinking beer with, so rock on.

    Best part, by the way. Standing in line at the bottle shop holding a bottle that comes with a key and padlock and weighs as much as a medium sized child while other shoppers with a bottle or two of chardonnay give you funny looks.
     
    #6 jono0101, May 31, 2013
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  7. CellarGimp

    CellarGimp Initiate (0) Sep 14, 2011 Missouri

    get two and a roll of duct tape and then play "Edward 40 Hands"
     
    #7 CellarGimp, May 31, 2013
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  8. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    Block party.
     
    #8 SFACRKnight, Jun 1, 2013
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  9. benetoh

    benetoh Zealot (536) Feb 2, 2008 New Jersey

    the bachelor party of an arrogant bastard
     
    #9 benetoh, Jun 3, 2013
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  10. olympuszymurgus

    olympuszymurgus Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2009 California

    I wish I had an old 3L to open at Darkness day this fall. I opened a magnum last year and it was a huge hit.
     
    #10 olympuszymurgus, Jun 3, 2013
  11. bramsdell

    bramsdell Initiate (0) May 27, 2011 North Carolina

    Drink it yourself at a beer event and then brandish it wildly.
     
    #11 bramsdell, Jun 3, 2013
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  12. Infinite1

    Infinite1 Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2010 Illinois

    Send it to me and I will drink it with mi amigos
     
    #12 Infinite1, Jun 3, 2013
  13. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    We popped one open during our company xmas party last year, on the way to Russian River. It got about 20 of us seriously buzzed, and the trophy bottle makes for a great story still.
     
    #13 afrokaze, Jun 5, 2013
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  14. davemike2112

    davemike2112 Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2010 Massachusetts

    I have a 2010 as well, I'll prob open it at a wedding or 4th of July or something.
     
    #14 davemike2112, Jun 9, 2013
  15. Ahappyhiker2

    Ahappyhiker2 Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2013 New Jersey

    I split a 3L of Mad Elf last year during a football game with a friend, and I don't even really like Mad Elf. I think you'll find a way to empty the bottle!
     
    #15 Ahappyhiker2, Jun 12, 2013
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