Aged Quads ?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by DarkDragon999, Oct 9, 2015.

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  1. DarkDragon999

    DarkDragon999 Maven (1,331) Feb 13, 2013 Rhode Island

    I saw this beer here for 5.99 a bomber.

    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/345/8998/

    At first I thought, its a steal grab it but then I thought there must be a catch why its cheap and sure enough I checked the bottling date and it was dated in 2013. Now should I go back and grab some, or do Belgians like this not age well ? I dont have much experience drinking this style.
     
    #1 DarkDragon999, Oct 9, 2015
  2. TboneRN

    TboneRN Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2014 Minnesota

    Any beer over 9-10% will age well....if you try one and like it you could pick up more.
     
    #2 TboneRN, Oct 9, 2015
  3. DarkDragon999

    DarkDragon999 Maven (1,331) Feb 13, 2013 Rhode Island

    An Imperial IPA thats 9% will age well ?
     
    #3 DarkDragon999, Oct 9, 2015
  4. TboneRN

    TboneRN Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2014 Minnesota

    Nope...but this is a Quad
     
    #4 TboneRN, Oct 9, 2015
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  5. torr99

    torr99 Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2015 Nevada

    Typically yes they age well, but who knows what conditions it was stored in previous to this
     
    #5 torr99, Oct 9, 2015
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  6. TboneRN

    TboneRN Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2014 Minnesota

    Sorry I should have been more specific....hopped beers will not age well because the hops fall off...as well as beers with adjuncts (coffee, coconut, vanilla, cherry) however there are exceptions
     
    #6 TboneRN, Oct 9, 2015
  7. TboneRN

    TboneRN Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2014 Minnesota

    Yes, I am not a fan of beers that have been aged in stores with florescent lights shining on them, not temp controlled....
     
    #7 TboneRN, Oct 9, 2015
  8. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    With the exception of hoppy barleywines...they age wonderfully.
     
    #8 Beersnake, Oct 12, 2015
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  9. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Some quads age better than others. Three Philosophers is an American quad that is amazing with several years on it.
     
    #9 Beersnake, Oct 12, 2015
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  10. Immortale25

    Immortale25 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,775) May 13, 2011 North Carolina
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    I heard V-12 is really only good with some age on it. Makes sense since I tried it fresh and didn't like it. Was too hot. I say buy that sucker.
     
    #10 Immortale25, Oct 13, 2015
  11. westcoastbeergeek

    westcoastbeergeek Initiate (0) Sep 16, 2015 Canada (BC)

    Probably good for at least 5 years in fair conditions. These can take a pretty good beating, I've had lots of Belgian Quads in the 3-5 year range that taste great, even if not stored in the best manner.

    Still, great to try at least one fresh too for a comparison point.
     
    #11 westcoastbeergeek, Oct 18, 2015
  12. Mohican88

    Mohican88 Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Ohio

    I still have a few bottles of 2009 Ommegang Three Philosophers and they are fantastic and don't seem like they'll fall apart anytime soon either.
     
    #12 Mohican88, Oct 19, 2015
  13. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
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    I prefer quads with a few years on them. They smooth out and become much more enjoyable IMO, buy a few they should be fine.
     
    #13 Scott17Taylor, Oct 19, 2015
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