Samichlaus Classic Bier

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  1. zachpaschal

    zachpaschal Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2014 Indiana

    I found a local wine shop that has 5 bottles of this. I see varying reviews for this and was curious if when I pick this "classic"(depending on opinion) up should I let it age or drink it as is?
     
    #1 zachpaschal, May 17, 2014
  2. JonnyBeers

    JonnyBeers Savant (1,211) Oct 24, 2012 Canada (BC)

    What yr is it? Had one with 5/6 years on it from 2007 was great.
     
    #2 JonnyBeers, May 17, 2014
  3. Docrock

    Docrock Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2012 Illinois

    I like it best with 2-3 yrs on it. So pick up a couple and enjoy 1 over the Christmas holidays for the next few years. Guessing it's the 2013 bottling, very rarely see any aged in the stores..
     
    #3 Docrock, May 17, 2014
  4. utopiajane

    utopiajane Grand Pooh-Bah (3,982) Jun 11, 2013 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    Have one now and age the others. It is a lovely beer.
     
    #4 utopiajane, May 17, 2014
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  5. zp6167a

    zp6167a Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2011 District of Columbia

    It mellows a little over time, but I like it year to year as well. Concur with most on the board here, pick up a couple and try one this year and another later on.
     
    #5 zp6167a, May 17, 2014
  6. JuicesFlowing

    JuicesFlowing Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2009 Kansas

    I had a 2009 bottle in 2011. It was amazing.
     
    #6 JuicesFlowing, May 17, 2014
  7. LeperJim

    LeperJim Pooh-Bah (2,704) Feb 10, 2008 Ohio
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    I jump on it every time I see it. I can't help it.

    :grinning:
     
    #7 LeperJim, May 18, 2014
  8. zachpaschal

    zachpaschal Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2014 Indiana

    I just saw it in their inventory online have not made it into the store as of yet so not sure on the year. Will go on Monday as liquor stores in Indy are closed on Sunday.
     
    #8 zachpaschal, May 18, 2014
  9. Treyliff

    Treyliff Grand Pooh-Bah (5,025) Aug 10, 2010 West Virginia
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    I had a fresh bottle a few months ago, it was very good but sweet and boozy. I wish I would have bought a second bottle to put away for a while.
     
    #9 Treyliff, May 18, 2014
  10. 57md

    57md Grand Pooh-Bah (3,033) Aug 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Definitely let it age for at least 2-3 years.
     
    #10 57md, May 18, 2014
  11. Danny1217

    Danny1217 Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2011 Florida

    As a general rule, try the beer before you go about aging it.
     
    #11 Danny1217, May 18, 2014
  12. jivex5k

    jivex5k Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Florida

    Probably the worst beer I've had in my life.
     
    #12 jivex5k, May 18, 2014
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  13. Schmittymack

    Schmittymack Pooh-Bah (1,864) Sep 3, 2008 Colorado
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    Was fortunate to be invited to a Samichlaus vertical in Vegas a few years back. It was wonderful. I remember the first time I tried this beer: not good to say the least but now I seek out a bottle every year. Have an "empty vertical" going now of this.
     
    #13 Schmittymack, May 18, 2014
  14. WeaponTheyFear

    WeaponTheyFear Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2008 Connecticut

    I'll start with saying, in no way is this beer a traditional doppelbock. Also if you are the type of person that thinks a beer that is 14% ABV shouldn't be hot when fresh, don't drink this beer with less than 2-3 years of age on it. Personally I like the beer. Most people who do not complain that the beer is too boozy but considering the strength, it is almost impossible to hide the ABV when fresh. So if you are sensitive to high ABV beers, age it. If not, try one fresh then decide whether or not you would like to age one.
     
    #14 WeaponTheyFear, May 18, 2014
  15. Jwale73

    Jwale73 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Aug 15, 2007 Rhode Island
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    Age it. It's sublime with 10 years on it.
     
    #15 Jwale73, May 18, 2014
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  16. jolleyt

    jolleyt Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2011 Missouri

    Agreed. I tried it based on the reviews and posts on this site. I couldn't even drink half of the bottle.
     
    #16 jolleyt, May 18, 2014
  17. BedetheVenerable

    BedetheVenerable Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2008 Missouri

    Had one with six years on it and it was magical. Buy a 4 pk and drink one each Christmas...it's wonderful :slight_smile:
     
    #17 BedetheVenerable, May 19, 2014
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  18. DerelictPI

    DerelictPI Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2010 New York

    This is an absolute favorite of mine. My local store randomly got a bunch of 2009s in last year. They are aging at my place now!
     
    #18 DerelictPI, May 19, 2014
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  19. loafinaround

    loafinaround Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2011 New York

    I bought a pack a few years ago.... and then put a sticker on it "do not open before 2017".
    I have faith that it will be worth the occupied pantry closet real estate space by then.......
     
    #19 loafinaround, May 19, 2014
  20. Beeryurt

    Beeryurt Zealot (617) Mar 8, 2013 Wisconsin
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    I let a couple stores age it for me, I freaking love this beer with about 4 years on it
     
    #20 Beeryurt, May 19, 2014
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