Aging Moloko Milk Stout

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by DavidLikesBeer, Aug 25, 2012.

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  1. DavidLikesBeer

    DavidLikesBeer Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2012

    Has anyone aged 3floyds Moloko Milk Stout, or any other milk stout, and if so, does it work? Thanks.
     
  2. deadonhisfeet

    deadonhisfeet Pooh-Bah (2,481) Apr 23, 2011 Kentucky
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    I've never tried aging a milk stout before, but my gut tells me they probably wouldn't make good candidates. The ABV is a bit on the low side and they're not extremely roasty. Of course, low ABV doesn't make a beer un-ageable. Lambics are low ABV and they are widely considered to be the best beers for aging. Nevertheless, when I buy Moloko, I keep it in the fridge and pull it out about 30-40 minutes before I drink it.
     
  3. elshaggy

    elshaggy Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2009 Minnesota

    I traded for last years earlier this summer and at a year old it still holds up with the best milk stouts I've had. Note that I have never had Moloko fresh.
     
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  4. CWBlues

    CWBlues Initiate (0) May 4, 2011 Indiana

    I had one last weekend that was a year old. I thought it was pretty tasty.
     
  5. davey101

    davey101 Pooh-Bah (2,360) Apr 14, 2009 Connecticut
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    Same story. Excellent beer even at a yearish old.
     
  6. chanokokoro

    chanokokoro Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2012 Illinois

    As previously mentioned, I consider Moloko to be one of the best milk stouts out there. As far as "aging" I've never had Moloko with more than a little more than a year on it. It will holds up fine when properly cellared. I never buy extra Moloko with intent of cellaring them for long periods of time. I'm only concerned with having enough until the new batch is released the following year.
     
  7. Skull40

    Skull40 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2010 Indiana

    I've had a lot of Moloko. It's one of only three beers that I like from FFF. The flavor changes after two months or so from bottling. The change is a flatter mouthfeel and a more muted roastiness. I still enjoy it after that point, but since I realized that the flavor changes for the worse, I don't drink it that old anymore. Some people will surely disagree that the flavor gets worse, but it definitely changes. The old cellaring advice applies here. If you can, drink one fresh and then try one aged and see for yourself what you like best.
     
  8. drgarage

    drgarage Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2008 California

    I've only had Moloko at around a year old (no idea how it was stored, though -- I assume well), and I thought it was absolutely fantastic. I can't imagine it being better fresh, actually.
     
  9. DavidLikesBeer

    DavidLikesBeer Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2012

    Thanks a lot everybody. I have two bottles so I'll drink one now and see how it ends up with a little time on it.
     
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