2013 Vanilla Dark Lord question

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by mjm47, May 3, 2013.

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  1. mjm47

    mjm47 Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2010 Illinois

    Does anyone have any advice regarding drinking/aging this beer? I'd hate to lose the vanilla by setting it aside for too long, but don't want to get ahead of myself.

    Has anyone opened one yet?
     
  2. pmoney

    pmoney Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2011 Illinois

    I had some 2012 vanilla a few weeks ago. It was still bangin' with vanilla flavor and aroma. You should be fine for a couple years. But why not try it fresh if you haven't had it before?
     
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  3. powz87

    powz87 Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2012 Illinois

    If you haven't had it, I suggest drinking it sooner than later since you have nothing to base it off of. I had it at DLD and it was phenomenal. That being said i also had last years it too was awesome.
     
  4. standardcherry

    standardcherry Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2011 Massachusetts

    I also had a 2012 recently. A huge burst of vanilla in there, it held up very well. I think it can hold up for a bit. If I had another I would store it for a bit, I'm afraid the burst of vanilla would be too strong when fresh. When I had it it was great but I would have preferred a bit more subtle.
     
  5. ASUBeer

    ASUBeer Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2011 North Carolina

    if I had a 2013, I'd invite a couple people over and open it asap.
     
  6. mjm47

    mjm47 Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2010 Illinois

    Thanks for the thoughts. I had a taste at DLD last weekend and thought it was great.
    My plan is to share it with some friends next weekend.
     
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  7. 4DAloveofSTOUT

    4DAloveofSTOUT Grand Pooh-Bah (4,064) Nov 28, 2008 Illinois
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    This is the correct answer!
     
  8. 4DAloveofSTOUT

    4DAloveofSTOUT Grand Pooh-Bah (4,064) Nov 28, 2008 Illinois
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    Can I be your friend???:slight_smile:I can bring a bottle of something good:grinning:
     
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