Aging Ten Fidy

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by genuinedisciple, Jun 2, 2012.

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  1. genuinedisciple

    genuinedisciple Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2010 Michigan

    So, I wanted to try a little experiment and started to age both 2010 and 2011 cans. I brought them to a tasting recently and we all agreed that the 2010 was superior to the 2011. However, I just opened a 2009 tonight and I remember the 2010 being much more robust. I believe this 09 has fallen off a bit. I have 3 more of each and plan on doing a tasting to compare all 3. Anyone have anything older or have experience with aging Ten Fidy?

    Cheers.
     
    #1 genuinedisciple, Jun 2, 2012
  2. ixodus

    ixodus Pundit (775) Jul 18, 2010 New Jersey

    Had a 2010 recently that was absolutely fantastic. It was definitely robust and went down waaay to easy. I can't speak for anything older than that though.

    On another note I recall a thread on the old BA about the cans springing leaks near the center after a few years. Can't remember if it was an isolated incident or not.
     
    #2 ixodus, Jun 2, 2012
  3. genuinedisciple

    genuinedisciple Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2010 Michigan

    I sure hope so.
     
    #3 genuinedisciple, Jun 2, 2012
  4. EgadBananas

    EgadBananas Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2009 Louisiana

    I had an 08' late last year and thought it was still great. My experiences with Ten Fidy are spread out since I don't have regular access, so It's hard to say whether fresh or aged is better.

    I do though have a complete vertical (07'-11') that I am holding onto, so I wonder...
     
    #4 EgadBananas, Jun 2, 2012
  5. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
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    I've had an 09 and 10 recently, both were excellent but it wasn't side by side so hard to say which was better. The 09 had lost a bit of that classic Ten Fidy body but the flavors were sublime and the ABV had calmed down considerably.
     
    #5 afrokaze, Jun 3, 2012
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