2008 Samichlaus

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by PaulQuinn, Aug 23, 2012.

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  1. PaulQuinn

    PaulQuinn Initiate (0) May 27, 2011 Canada (BC)

    So, how is it doing, any reports? Just saw one at a store today, should I buy it?
     
    #1 PaulQuinn, Aug 23, 2012
  2. mikehblack

    mikehblack Zealot (602) Feb 10, 2010 California
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    Not a lot of help but I had one about 6 months ago. It was sweet and boozy as hell, I could see this one going the distance. I'm pretty sure Samichlaus can age for 8+ years. If the price is right, go for it.
     
    #2 mikehblack, Aug 23, 2012
  3. stakem

    stakem Grand Pooh-Bah (4,070) Feb 20, 2009 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I recently drank a bottle from 2000 and it was holding up like a champ. 4 years old is nothing for this beer in terms of aging potential if it is/was stored properly.
     
    #3 stakem, Aug 23, 2012
  4. allouez86

    allouez86 Pundit (999) Jan 24, 2009 Wisconsin

    I've only had at one year, big mistake. Straight up ethanol.
     
    #4 allouez86, Aug 23, 2012
  5. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    Five years minimum on that stuff I say.
     
    #5 RDMII, Aug 23, 2012
  6. PaulQuinn

    PaulQuinn Initiate (0) May 27, 2011 Canada (BC)

    That's my fear. You can never know.

    Anyways, I have a 2010 here. Guess I'll buy it, buy a 2012 when it's out and have a small vertical.
     
    #6 PaulQuinn, Aug 24, 2012
  7. Steasy66

    Steasy66 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 Minnesota

    I had one last night, its absolutely fantastic. Really sweet, dark fruits, raisins. This is the second one I have had in the last week, my local shop has one more bottle and I'm going to buy it next time I'm there.
     
    #7 Steasy66, Aug 30, 2012
  8. psychotia

    psychotia Pundit (857) Jun 27, 2009 Wisconsin

    This thread reminds me of my excitement when I saw a shelf full of Samichlaus 08 for 2.39 per bottle. And the store offered 10% off six singles. Super investment
     
    #8 psychotia, Aug 30, 2012
  9. PaulQuinn

    PaulQuinn Initiate (0) May 27, 2011 Canada (BC)

    2.39? I could only wish.
     
    #9 PaulQuinn, Aug 30, 2012
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