Are 2016 Bourbon County Stouts (pasteurized) worth aging?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by JAStheAce, Apr 3, 2017.

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  1. JAStheAce

    JAStheAce Initiate (0) Apr 25, 2009 Florida

    So we know what happened with the infections in 2015. Goose counters by pasteurizing the beer to make sure the problem of the 2015 BCBS does not repeat itself. The answer may require science - a topic that eludes me but basically here is my question and topic for discussion:

    Will 2016 BCBS(s) that were pasteurized condition in the bottle and change/develop with age? Or are they just going to stay the way they are?

    Look forward to hearing everybody's thoughts. Cheers!
     
    #1 JAStheAce, Apr 3, 2017
  2. tanis38

    tanis38 Initiate (0) Jul 26, 2013 Florida

    A beer will always change over time, even if pasteurized. Hops fade, malt flavors change, and oxidation always kicks in.
     
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  3. KBlodorn

    KBlodorn Pundit (920) Oct 3, 2014 Ohio
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    I've heard that Pasteurizing is supposed to stunt the aging process, but it's working for the Abyss, so I'm not sure how much merit that really holds. I would suggest enjoying asap (if you haven't already) and age a bottle for a year (or longer if you'd like) and make an informed decision. You can also revisit BCBS reviews down the line and see what others are saying. Good luck!

    Cheers!
     
    #3 KBlodorn, Apr 3, 2017
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  4. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    Aging is a function of oxidation. Honestly, if there is nothing there to metabolize oxygen, they may oxidize faster than non pasteurized BCBS. No science behind that, just some speculation.
     
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  5. Yellowlt4

    Yellowlt4 Crusader (428) Sep 21, 2016 Texas

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