Rodenbach Lifespan

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by ruttroshaggy, Jan 10, 2015.

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  1. ruttroshaggy

    ruttroshaggy Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2012 Washington

    I recently picked up an early 1990s (regular) Rodenbach 3L, properly cellared since it was bottled. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience tasting a Rodenbach this old. Is it worth opening or is it better to keep it corked as a collectable?
     
    #1 ruttroshaggy, Jan 10, 2015
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  2. PaulQuinn

    PaulQuinn Initiate (0) May 27, 2011 Canada (BC)

    I have no idea how this would taste, but would really like to know. I am of the opinion that beer is meant to be drank, so if you already bought it, drink it. You could wait longer, but then again, the beer is already 25 years old. How often do you have the change to taste such a cellarable classic at that age? Especially, if memory serves me right, considering this bottle is from the time Rodenbachs were not pasteurized. Also, you can always save the empty bottle as a collectible.

    Anyhow, I hope you post the results and some pics :slight_smile:
     
    #2 PaulQuinn, Jan 11, 2015
  3. Heretic42

    Heretic42 Savant (1,118) Aug 31, 2011 Texas

    Also curious how that bottle turned out. I would try to get some Alexander Rodenbach (I'm assuming yours is Grand Cru?) from the same era and try a side-by-side.
     
    #3 Heretic42, Jan 11, 2015
  4. Abitker

    Abitker Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2015 Connecticut

    It has a way better shot of being great than if it was a 750ml.....I'd absolutely drink it.
     
    #4 Abitker, Jan 13, 2015
  5. Jwale73

    Jwale73 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Aug 15, 2007 Rhode Island
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    I had an aged Rodenbach a while back I think it was from the 70's or something - it was decent. Crack it open and report back!
     
    #5 Jwale73, Jan 14, 2015
  6. ruttroshaggy

    ruttroshaggy Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2012 Washington

    Nice, glad to hear it held up for you.
     
    #6 ruttroshaggy, Jan 14, 2015
  7. ajfa531

    ajfa531 Zealot (686) Jun 2, 2007 New Jersey
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    I'd like to see a picture of this beast. Could you please post one?

    - Joe
     
    #7 ajfa531, Jan 15, 2015
  8. ruttroshaggy

    ruttroshaggy Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2012 Washington

    No problem....
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    I really dig the printing on the bottle.....
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    #8 ruttroshaggy, Jan 15, 2015
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  9. Anatole

    Anatole Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2013 Belgium

    Aaaah ! Ypres :slight_smile:
     
    #9 Anatole, Jan 16, 2015
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