aging goose island nightstalker

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by alexrufio666, May 19, 2015.

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  1. alexrufio666

    alexrufio666 Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2014 Illinois

    I had two of these from 2010 and I still got one unopened, any idea how long it will hold up? What's the oldest night stalker you guys have opened?
     
    #1 alexrufio666, May 19, 2015
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  2. Imperial207

    Imperial207 Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2014 Maine

    I had one that was 3 or 4 years old last summer. Thought I was amazing. I was just starting to cellar myself, so I wouldn't want to being to judge exactly how long it could have gone for but Im sure it would have stood up for another year or two.

    Id say, over all, generally speaking, 5 years is limit for 99% of beers. Personally, Id drink as soon as I could.
     
    #2 Imperial207, May 19, 2015
  3. grumpy

    grumpy Pundit (920) May 24, 2005 Missouri

    Last time I opened a 2010 (a few months ago) it was great, and probably optimal for my tastes.
     
    #3 grumpy, May 21, 2015
  4. bcc

    bcc Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2013 Kansas

    I just got a '12 in a trade. Looking forward to opening it! Glad it holds up because it might be awhile before i get to it.
     
    #4 bcc, May 21, 2015
  5. aucanuck

    aucanuck Crusader (435) Dec 18, 2010 Georgia
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    I had a 2012 bottle about a month ago and it had a really chalky taste to it. I was really excited for it and was kind of let down.
     
    #5 aucanuck, May 25, 2015
  6. Jjski

    Jjski Zealot (632) Nov 2, 2013 New York
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    Bad luck in general with nightstalker. Search this forum. Plenty of posts. One recent year I got an infected bottle, and the vintage one I opened wasn't great.

    Ive had very good results with GI Big John aging: delicious
     
    #6 Jjski, May 25, 2015
  7. chefduff2

    chefduff2 Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2008 New York

    Just opened a 2012 and it was tasting great! Definitely better then when I had it fresh.
     
    #7 chefduff2, May 25, 2015
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