Aged DFH 120

I had one from 08 in late 2010. Boozy sweet raisins, not like an IPA more like a barleywine at that point.

 

Delicious regardless of what style it resembles. Aged is the only way to go for me on this particular offering. Give me a year on it or I'm not getting into it.

 

Flag8r Lemme have em' trade?

 

Last year we did a 5 year vertical of 120s. (with the exception of the year that they didn't release it)
I dont recall all of the details off of the top of my head, but I remember there was a distinct difference between the freshest and the 1 year old. The 1,2, and 3 year old bottles all held up very well and drank very similarly. The oldest ones had definitely fallen off. They certainly weren't undrinkable, but were nothing like the freshest batches.

 

I had a 04' a few months ago. It was freaking amazing. Was like great sherry!!!!!!! Ive had nearly 500 great beers. This was easily top 50.

 

I had an '07 not too long ago and a lot of the booze had faded leaving a big sweetness like others have mentioned. It was enjoyable but having it fresh is a whole different animal.

 

i have a 05' raison 'extra i will be drinking soon. i was a big fan of the 07' ive had. oldest 120 ive had is 09,it was a sweet malty syrup.no thanks.

 

I had a 2008 about a year ago, it was okay but definitely fell far off from fresh. I honestly believe you should drnk this fresh or not drink it at all.

 

Agreed wholeheartedly. The first time I had aged 120, I had a "meh" reaction in that I could see it going well as a dessert drink. The second time I had it, I thought "I am never drinking aged 120 again." Both times, it was around four years old.

BTW, I LOVE fresh 120.

 

I had a 2009 Palo Santo a few weeks back and thought it was delicious.I have some 08's as well.Pick some up and letem hang for a while,well worth the wait.I also love this brew fresh.

Cheers