2011 Dogfish Olde School

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Harnkus, Oct 10, 2014.

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  1. Harnkus

    Harnkus Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 New York

    Hello. I put away 3 bottles of this because I hated it fresh. My memory recalls strong apple flavors when fresh. Am I holding this too long, should I drink now, hold onto them longer (I'm in rush to drink them) ?

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    #1 Harnkus, Oct 10, 2014
  2. SportsandJorts

    SportsandJorts Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2012 Virginia

    I am a huge fan of this beer, both fresh and aged. I recently had a 2009 and that was still good. The bottle recommends aging it a year. I still have yet to find the sweet spot with this beer for me though. Might as well try one out and see what you think. If you like it go for the rest, if not you might wanna think about getting rid of them... If its no good fresh or 3 years old, I don't think it will ever age into something you'll enjoy.
     
    #2 SportsandJorts, Oct 11, 2014
  3. kdb150

    kdb150 Initiate (0) Mar 8, 2012 Pennsylvania

    This stuff tastes slightly oxidized to me even while fresh. It makes it a bit of an odd beer to drink fresh.
     
    #3 kdb150, Oct 14, 2014
  4. stein78

    stein78 Initiate (0) May 6, 2014 Illinois

    I had a 2012 just a week or so ago and I thought it was a outstanding. All the flavors were relatively balanced and it didn't taste as boozy as when fresh. I'm on the hunt for another 4 pack to put away.
     
    #4 stein78, Oct 14, 2014
  5. joetouchton

    joetouchton Initiate (0) Apr 23, 2012 Delaware

    I can get some olde school
     
    #5 joetouchton, Oct 21, 2014
  6. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
    Pooh-Bah

    I had some 2006 earlier this year, and it was awesome
     
    #6 tkdchampxi, Oct 21, 2014
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  7. Traquairlover

    Traquairlover Initiate (0) Nov 10, 2007 Virginia

    I have a few bottles of this at various ages, but I haven't done a thorough enough job tasting to draw many conclusions as to this particular beer. However, with some beers 3 years is still far too early to call the question. It is possible OP could dislike it fresh and at 3, but like it at 5 or more.
     
    #7 Traquairlover, Oct 21, 2014
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  8. kdb150

    kdb150 Initiate (0) Mar 8, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I had a 2010 last night. Tasted kind of like a fine port wine. Sweet, but not too sweet. And very delicious.
     
    #8 kdb150, Oct 22, 2014
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