Aging FFF Alpha Klaus

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by pmoney, Mar 5, 2012.

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  1. pmoney

    pmoney Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2011 Illinois

    Has anyone tried to cellar 3 Floyd's Alpha Klaus? I have a couple years worth of this one and I'm wondering how it might turn out.
     
    #1 pmoney, Mar 5, 2012
  2. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    I would assume the hoppy presence in the beer would fade over time. Probably better fresh.
     
    #2 UCLABrewN84, Mar 5, 2012
  3. sherm1016

    sherm1016 Pundit (867) Aug 10, 2009 Wisconsin

    I agree that the hoppy presence will most likely fade over time. Up to you to decide if that's better or worse. I'm voting better aged than fresh.
     
    #3 sherm1016, Mar 5, 2012
  4. pmoney

    pmoney Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2011 Illinois

    I'll have to check, but I believe I have an '09 and a '11. Maybe I'll crack-open the 2009 and see how it is. I'll report back!
     
    #4 pmoney, Mar 5, 2012
  5. jzmaxson27

    jzmaxson27 Initiate (0) Oct 14, 2011 Illinois

    Please do!, I've got one in my cellar that I didn't get around to drinking this Christmas and I'd like to know what to expect if I wait to crack it open until this Christmas.
     
    #5 jzmaxson27, Mar 6, 2012
  6. StoutFest

    StoutFest Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2009 Illinois

    The '09 had the mettalic/shiny label. Alpha Klaus is perfect fresh. When you age it; the hops die, chocolate, and the roastiness. The only beers you can age from FFF's is Dark Lord and Behemoth. Everything else is best fresh since they make really good hoppy beer.
     
    #6 StoutFest, Mar 6, 2012
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