2013 dogfish head 120 min - best batch yet?

I had only tried aged ( at least a year ) 120's until yesterday when I had a 2013. I prefer aged.

 

My favorite beer of all time. I need to get some 2013.

 

Is it dated? I bought two in early January so I assume those re similar to current batch. Yet to open either, and have never previously had one. Probably opening first in two weekends.

 

Mine say 2012k 22:00
Hmm?

 

I like DFH quite a bit, I'd just say that 120 is one of my least favorite beers from them.

I think you're in the "awkward spot" with the 2011 and 2012. The heat is still there but the hops are gone, so it's a bit of a sweet boozy mess with a year or two on it. Give it 5 years and it gets much better.

 

It usually is less sweet and hoppy/bitter when fresh(as you described), and gets more caramel notes/sweetness after aging for around 1 year. Sounds pretty normal to me. Perhaps you just don't like aged 120? Me personally, I prefer at least a year on it, to get some of that caramel stuff going on. But that's just me, and why I have about 2 cases in my basement. YMMV.

 

I prefer it on tap at the brewpub if anything.

Had it aged a couple times... not as good in my opinion.

 

Picked up a baker's dozen at the brewery last month. Pretty sure they're 2013s. They have been excellent indeed.

Edit: The 13th bottle was from a liquor store.

 

Some people like 'sweet' and 'boozy', and wouldn't describe those combined attributes as a 'mess'.

 

I've had a few vintages and I have to say that I like it fresh the best. I've never had anything older than three years, I think, but I don't know if I'd have the patience!

 

If you like this beer, you can probably spray some Drakkar Noir into your mouth for a similar effect.

 

Having sprayed Drakkar Noir into my mouth, I can tell you that this man exaggerates!

 

Well I've been aging this 2010 and was hoping it would help it. If I can find a 2013 I'd like to compare.

 

I can get you some easily

 

Srs.

Some of us actually like brews such as J.W. Lees Harvest Ales, HF Naked Evil and CCB Warmer Winter Winter Warmer.

 

I had some of the 2013 120 min on tap last month. It was excellent

 

I appreciate that. I have a shop in pa that gets it for me. Whats the price in dc? I pay 180 a case in pa.

 

It's usually by the bottle here, $10 or $11 most places. Except for $20 at one place that really irritates me. They are scam artists at One West Dupont circle. Worst. Prices. Ever. PvW prices: 12 year is $299, 15 year is $499, 23 year is $999.