Firestone 16,17,18

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by eco81, Dec 12, 2015.

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  1. eco81

    eco81 Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Does anyone know how Firestone 16,17,18 are drinking right now. All have been cellared correctly and I am having a tasting soon and want to know what I am in for.
     
    #1 eco81, Dec 12, 2015
  2. atpca

    atpca Pooh-Bah (1,652) Jun 10, 2013 California
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    A hangover.
     
    #2 atpca, Dec 12, 2015
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  3. srgehl

    srgehl Crusader (437) Oct 22, 2014 New Jersey

    Drank 18 the other night... Same deal, I bought it fresh and have properly cellared it. I love all the FW box beers, but IMO they start to go down hill after 3 years so the fact that you're drinkin that 16 now is probably a good idea. Cheers!
     
    #3 srgehl, Dec 13, 2015
  4. eco81

    eco81 Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Thanks for the heads up. Looking forward to it. Anyone had 16 or 17 recently?
     
    #4 eco81, Dec 13, 2015
  5. South2NW

    South2NW Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2013 Oregon

    Had 16 on tap about a month ago. Still superb. But, I can't seeing it improving any from this point. I'd drink it now.
     
    #5 South2NW, Dec 14, 2015
  6. eco81

    eco81 Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Thanks will be drinking it on Jan 2
     
    #6 eco81, Dec 14, 2015
  7. Gambit

    Gambit Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2015 California

    Just did the same lineup a couple months back. All are drinking great - the 16 started as everyone's favorite, but as they warmed the 18 was preferred.
     
    #7 Gambit, Dec 15, 2015
  8. SgtSly

    SgtSly Initiate (0) May 19, 2015 Washington

    I actually had 14-18 on tap a few months ago, along with 13 out of a bottle, and they still hold up well. The four of us that drank them probably all agreed that 17 was the best, but 16 was still good. While 13-15 were good, the later versions were better.

    I have a bottle each of 14-19 that we will be cracking in October for my 40th in 2016, so I'm definitely looking forward to those.
     
    #8 SgtSly, Dec 15, 2015
  9. Ext

    Ext Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2012 District of Columbia

    17--I had one bottle fresh, and then had sat on another bottle until a few weeks ago. It was excellent, and noticeably improved over fresh. I wouldn't sit on it anymore--it really was delicious.
     
    #9 Ext, Dec 16, 2015
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  10. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    16 is still tasting great - had one not that long ago. 17 and 18 are still within their prime. You should have a lot of fun with those!
     
    #10 Beersnake, Dec 22, 2015
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