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?
     
    #1 mjm47, May 3, 2013
  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?
     
    #2 pmoney, May 3, 2013
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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.
     
    #3 powz87, May 3, 2013
  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.
     
    #4 standardcherry, May 3, 2013
  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.
     
    #5 ASUBeer, May 4, 2013
  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.
     
    #6 mjm47, May 4, 2013
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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!
     
    #7 4DAloveofSTOUT, May 6, 2013
  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:
     
    #8 4DAloveofSTOUT, May 6, 2013
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