Aging Parabola?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by nick0417, Mar 23, 2015.

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  1. nick0417

    nick0417 Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 Illinois

    Hiya, BAers! I got super-lucky this weekend and came into two bottles of 2015 Parabola. Of course, the question becomes: Do I drink these fresh in the coming weeks, or age one bottle for a year or more? I’ve heard Parabola doesn’t age terribly well. Anyone have experience/insight on this? Suggestions?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 nick0417, Mar 23, 2015
  2. blassor

    blassor Pundit (980) Sep 2, 2010 New Jersey
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    I think the consensus for a beer like that is drink one fresh and age one for a year or so for a comparison.
     
    #2 blassor, Mar 23, 2015
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  3. smartassboiler

    smartassboiler Pooh-Bah (2,518) Apr 9, 2012 Illinois
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    What you hear won't necessarily jive with what your tongue tastes. Only you can determine what you'd prefer.

    I would recommend drinking one fresh, and then re-visiting the other one 6-12 months later. Then you'll know when you drink your future Parabolas. :slight_smile:
     
    #3 smartassboiler, Mar 23, 2015
  4. olradetbalder

    olradetbalder Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2011 Sweden

    Had a 2011 a few weeks ago and I mus say it has aged well.
     
    #4 olradetbalder, Mar 23, 2015
  5. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    I think it ages really well. Keep all Firestone vintage beers on a 2 year rotation. Drank a 2013 parabola this weekend and it was delightful.
     
    #5 jlsims04, Mar 23, 2015
  6. AntG21

    AntG21 Initiate (0) Aug 4, 2014 Syria

    More than 2 weeks = DP time.
     
    #6 AntG21, Mar 23, 2015
  7. gibgink

    gibgink Pooh-Bah (1,581) Oct 27, 2014 Missouri
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    Drink one now, send one to me now?
     
    #7 gibgink, Mar 23, 2015
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  8. nick0417

    nick0417 Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 Illinois

    Thanks, all! I was leaning toward giving one bottle a year or so, but figured I'd see how others experienced it first, especially given how cashy the bottles were.
     
    #8 nick0417, Mar 23, 2015
  9. pagriley

    pagriley Pooh-Bah (2,382) Oct 27, 2014 Illinois
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    It is a personal taste preference more than anything.

    I am in the same boat - haven't had Parabola before but scored a few, and I am planning to wait a month or two for the first one (I find bourbon barrel beers can be hot super fresh), then wait at least a year.

    I have heard from others that it is similar to Bourbon County, and I prefer my BCBS with a few years on it - the 2012 BCBS is about perfect for me right now, so it is a very personal taste thing. If you have had BCBS or similar stouts aged, then that can help guide you and provide a benchmark when you drink the first one.
     
    #9 pagriley, Mar 23, 2015
  10. fredmugs

    fredmugs Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Indiana

    Pretty sure there's a thread on this in the Cellar Forum.
     
    #10 fredmugs, Mar 23, 2015
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  11. nick0417

    nick0417 Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 Illinois

    Much appreciate it, man. I’ve only recently been building up my cellar and stashing beers away for a significant amount of time, so I’m still learning in the ins and outs of this process.
     
    #11 nick0417, Mar 23, 2015
  12. mig100

    mig100 Pooh-Bah (2,747) Aug 3, 2014 Texas
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    If celleared at a consistent 40-45 degrees, it should hold up very well and develop for at least 5 years. I had 2011 this year and it was beyond phenomenal.
     
    #12 mig100, Mar 24, 2015
  13. intotherfd

    intotherfd Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2014 Nebraska

    Had a vertical of '11-'14 Parabola and the older versions were amazing.
     
    #13 intotherfd, Mar 24, 2015
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  14. AndrewK

    AndrewK Savant (1,123) Oct 20, 2006 California

    I feel like it slumps a bit at one year out, but then comes around by year two, so if you are going to drink one and age one, give the second one a decent amount of time. Ive done fresh vs 1 year vs 2 year a couple of times, and it has been 2, then fresh, then 1 in order of best to worst each time.
     
    #14 AndrewK, Mar 24, 2015
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