1994 Old Crustacean

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by MattSlem, Mar 8, 2014.

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  1. MattSlem

    MattSlem Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2011 California

    A 6.4oz, 1994 Rogue Old Crustacean fell into my lap recently. I was wondering if it's way past it's prime or worth trying. Not sure of storage before I acquired it for free.
     
    #1 MattSlem, Mar 8, 2014
  2. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Why would you not try it?
     
    #2 UCLABrewN84, Mar 8, 2014
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  3. Duff27

    Duff27 Pooh-Bah (2,552) Feb 10, 2010 Illinois
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    Had a '99 less than a year ago...my opinion was it was well last it's prime. Kinda of soy saucey if I remember right.
     
    #3 Duff27, Mar 8, 2014
  4. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    Drink up and report back
     
    #4 BrettHead, Mar 8, 2014
  5. JasonLovesBeer

    JasonLovesBeer Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2013 Canada (BC)

    There has never been and will never be any scenario where you shouldn't try the beer before deciding if it's worth drinking.
     
    #5 JasonLovesBeer, Mar 10, 2014
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  6. CowsandBeer

    CowsandBeer Initiate (0) Sep 24, 2012 Nebraska

    I think I remember Dr. Bill putting up a pic of a 1993 bottle on instagram not too long ago. He described it as "decadent" though who really knows?
     
    #6 CowsandBeer, Mar 10, 2014
  7. BobbysLiquors

    BobbysLiquors Initiate (0) Apr 28, 2010 California

    Had a 1997 last yr, tasted great, slightly oxidized
     
    #7 BobbysLiquors, Mar 11, 2014
  8. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
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    I wouldn't get your hopes up. Its not brewed to be aged in the bottle.
     
    #8 Zimbo, Mar 11, 2014
  9. swoopdog

    swoopdog Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2012 Arkansas

    I have a 99 as well I really want to get into it but the comment towards the top has got me all worried now.

    Barleywines are generally the last thing I want to open because I know they are only going to get better.
     
    #9 swoopdog, Mar 13, 2014
  10. Five_Four_Plus

    Five_Four_Plus Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2014 California

    Meh. I say put my address on it and toss it into the nearest mailbox-shaped trash can.
     
    #10 Five_Four_Plus, Mar 13, 2014
  11. Phobicsquirrel

    Phobicsquirrel Initiate (0) Oct 1, 2013 Oregon

    wow, that's a old one. I'd try it and let us know. That seems to me way passed it's prime but I've only had a few years on this brew so what do I know.
     
    #11 Phobicsquirrel, Mar 13, 2014
  12. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    The answer to your predicament is likely both. Pour it but let it breathe for about 20 minutes before tasting.
     
    #12 HighWine, Mar 15, 2014
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