Blind Pig

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Craftybrews671, Feb 21, 2018.

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  1. Craftybrews671

    Craftybrews671 Initiate (0) May 15, 2017 Virginia

    Finally got my hands on a blind pig. Its a couple of months old though. Any one know how long it can sit? Its an IPA so kinda worried since its a couple months old
     
    #1 Craftybrews671, Feb 21, 2018
  2. bbtkd

    bbtkd Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,790) Sep 20, 2015 South Dakota
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    That is so sad :cry:
     
    #2 bbtkd, Feb 21, 2018
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  3. RaulMondesi

    RaulMondesi Grand Pooh-Bah (5,343) Dec 11, 2006 California
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    Pop the sonnova gun right now!
     
    #3 RaulMondesi, Feb 21, 2018
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  4. Craftybrews671

    Craftybrews671 Initiate (0) May 15, 2017 Virginia

    Yess chilling it right now‍♂️
     
    #4 Craftybrews671, Feb 21, 2018
  5. MrRB

    MrRB Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2017 Connecticut

    My personal opinion is that west coast style IPAs keep better than others, and are usually fine within a few months of packaging. Hope it's great!
     
    #5 MrRB, Feb 21, 2018
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  6. warrendietrich2001

    warrendietrich2001 Pooh-Bah (1,692) Feb 13, 2013 Nevada
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    I have made the mistake of buying too much RR (pliny and blind pig) that I end up not getting around to it fresh. In my opinion Blind Pig starts to lose its taste after 30 days. If you send me a message the next time I am at Russian River (most likely Memorial Day) I can send you a fresh bottle. Not looking for a trade just like to share Russian River beers as I am originally from the area.
     
    #6 warrendietrich2001, Feb 21, 2018
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  7. Hoppedelic

    Hoppedelic Savant (1,065) Dec 6, 2010 California
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    A couple months old and not kept refrigerated, the beer will not taste as the brewer intended.
     
    #7 Hoppedelic, Feb 21, 2018
  8. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    If you've never had it before, drink it. Forget the rules.
     
    #8 TheIPAHunter, Feb 21, 2018
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  9. thuey

    thuey Pooh-Bah (1,705) Nov 13, 2015 California
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    Yeah, drink it.

    Never had Blind Pig in a bottle, but I've had plenty a Pliny the Elder bottle and I don't like it after about 10 days.
     
    #9 thuey, Feb 22, 2018
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  10. AWA

    AWA Savant (1,195) Jul 22, 2014 California

    Maybe I'm just not that picky, but i think it's solid for about 90 days, assuming it hasn't had any crazy swings in temperature.
     
    #10 AWA, Feb 22, 2018
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  11. Craftybrews671

    Craftybrews671 Initiate (0) May 15, 2017 Virginia

    2 months old
     
    #11 Craftybrews671, Feb 22, 2018
  12. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Great beer. Never seen a bottle but on tap it's very good. I do like Pliny more but won't refuse a Blind Pig.

    Chill it and drink it. I'm sure it's still ok. Worst case it's not and you move on.

    Why do these post always pop up? Great, you have X beer but it's old, open, growler, chilled warm and chilled again etc. just drink them and report back. I never saw a post " I got a bottle of Pliny 36 days old and I tossed it out".

    Enjoy
     
    #12 Giantspace, Feb 22, 2018
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  13. kdb150

    kdb150 Initiate (0) Mar 8, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Pliny the Younger > Blind Pig >> Pliny the Elder

    Wait, I think maybe this belongs in the "Unpopular beer opinions" thread.

    Either way, just drink it. It should still be more or less good to go, especially if it has been kept cold.
     
    #13 kdb150, Feb 22, 2018
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