Fullers Vintage Ale 2009

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  1. Gajo74

    Gajo74 Pooh-Bah (2,795) Sep 14, 2014 New York
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    We visited some friends of my wife last night. The host was a cool guy and well travelled guy, of which we enjoyed interesting conversations on different topics. Somehow, my love of beer came up, of which he confessed he was not a beer drinker. However, he proceeded to leave the room and come back with a bottle of Fullers Vintage Ale 2009. He said it was a gift to him 10 years ago and that he will never drink it. He generously gave it to me.
    Of course I will give it a taste! Question is, will it still be good after 10 years? Interested to hear what I might expect.
     
    #1 Gajo74, Aug 21, 2019
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    CaptainHate Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2006 Ohio

    Patrick Dawson's Vintage Beer includes it as an old ale worth aging. Ten years might be beyond the peak but maybe not. Let me put it this way: I'd rather be in your position than not.
     
    #2 CaptainHate, Aug 21, 2019
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    Gajo74 Pooh-Bah (2,795) Sep 14, 2014 New York
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    OP here. I just had it! Tasted pretty good. Some sherry flavors due to oxidation and a bit flat. Definitely past its peak but not so bad, pretty tasty. I can tell it was a great beer in its prime.
     
    #3 Gajo74, Aug 23, 2019
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