Aging beers....

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Ikarus1974, Jul 27, 2016.

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  1. Ikarus1974

    Ikarus1974 Initiate (0) May 25, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Can anyone tell me how long a beer can sit before it goes bad? I imagine the answer would depend on the type of beer and abv%, but I'd appreciate any feedback. I have a bottle of 2011 3 Philosophers and a 2014 Old Guardian; I thought they'd be perfect for aging, but a friend suggested they may be passed their prime. Thoughts ....
     
    #1 Ikarus1974, Jul 27, 2016
  2. not2quick

    not2quick Grand Pooh-Bah (3,600) Dec 1, 2015 Missouri
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    Typically higher ABV beers, sours and BA age well, but also depends on beer. Keep them away from light and extreme heat. I like to age sours for a year or two (after trying one fresh) I like aging most BA beers for 2-3 years. Remember that hops, coffee, and other specialty ingredients(vanilla/peppers etc) may fall out over time. Many would agree that aging beer over 5 years could be risky, depending on the brew.
     
    #2 not2quick, Jul 27, 2016
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  3. Ikarus1974

    Ikarus1974 Initiate (0) May 25, 2015 Pennsylvania

    Thanks for that. I keep everything in a closet in the basement, so light and temp shouldn't b an issue. I have found that coffee fades over time (sometimes for the better). Also, I compared a year old Mad Elf to a fresh one... Fresh was better by far. I guess it's a matter of trial and error
     
    #3 Ikarus1974, Jul 27, 2016
  4. AyeDogg

    AyeDogg Pundit (910) Oct 29, 2015 California
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    Old Guardian will develop into a more complex and full blast of dark fruit with age. I would hold on to that.
     
    #4 AyeDogg, Jul 27, 2016
  5. CoreyC

    CoreyC Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2015 Wisconsin

    Five years is a pretty common aging target for Belgian Quads like Three Philosopers, so that could be great now, but I remember someone posting on this forum that he had a seven year old that was unbelievable.
     
    #5 CoreyC, Jul 28, 2016
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