Anchor Christmas 2012 and 2014 - too old?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Matt720, Oct 19, 2019.

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  1. Matt720

    Matt720 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2019

    I found two magnums in my basement - an Anchor Christmas 2012 and an Anchor Christmas 2014. They've been in the basement for all or nearly all that time, standing up.

    Will they be good, or off?

    Anything to do other than try them? Is there a market for these, and are they worth anything?

    Matt
     
    #1 Matt720, Oct 19, 2019
  2. ericwo

    ericwo Zealot (624) Aug 21, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Tis the season, I'd drink them. They are still good.
     
    #2 ericwo, Oct 28, 2019
  3. CaptainHate

    CaptainHate Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2006 Ohio

    Patrick Dawson says three years is the optimum age, after which the cardboard and medicinal tastes increase and the sweet smells, tastes and spices decline. Drink 'em now and see what happens.
     
    #3 CaptainHate, Oct 30, 2019
  4. garymuchow

    garymuchow Pooh-Bah (2,878) Aug 31, 2001 Minnesota
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    I've been pleasantly surprised on how long these can keep. They may be oxidized, but maybe not. I won't wait much longer, however.
    I have no idea on the value they may have other than consuming them yourself.
     
    #4 garymuchow, Oct 31, 2019
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