Sweet 16 Schmaltz Brewing, Tweak

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by brureview, Apr 14, 2024.

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  1. brureview

    brureview Pooh-Bah (2,803) Jan 20, 2012 Massachusetts
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    I have a bottle of Sweet 16 from Schmaltz brewing over 10 years old and a bottle of Avery Brewing Tweak which is at least 5 years old.
    The last cellared beer I opened was Firestone Walker Parabola about 8 years old which was excellent.

    Comments?

    Thanks.
     
    #1 brureview, Apr 14, 2024
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  2. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Here's my comment:
    Drink them .
    i drink parabola like water.... anything over 2 years old drops off terribly and the 2012 one i was last year was not good.
     
    #2 Resistance88, May 12, 2024
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    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    Those beers are both probably past their prime. But you'll never know until you drink them
     
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    moodenba Pooh-Bah (2,502) Feb 2, 2015 New York
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    You mentioned that they are bottled. I wouldn't trust a can for more that a year or two. I've seen some reviews of old canned US macro beer with floaties that could be a result of the lining decomposing. I know beer bottled with live yeast in bottles usually survives pretty well (at least my ancient homebrew has). The yeast intercepts most of the oxygen, which protects the beer. Of course, the beer needs to be stored in a dark, temperate location. It would be useful if you gave the details of packaging and storage with your assessment.
     
    #4 moodenba, May 12, 2024
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    brureview Pooh-Bah (2,803) Jan 20, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Both are bottled and have been stored in covered boxes for years.
    I am afraid of getting sick from the older beer, although I have heard that this is not an issue- just a bad, undrinkable taste. Feedback welcomed!
     
    #5 brureview, May 29, 2024
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    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    There is effectively no risk of illness
     
    #6 unlikelyspiderperson, May 29, 2024
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