Autumnal Fire Marketed As Cellarable!?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by WastingFreetime, Oct 10, 2012.

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  1. WastingFreetime

    WastingFreetime Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2011 Wisconsin

    It seems that Capital Brewery has decided to really push the marketing idea of cellaring Autumnal Fire to the average consumer.

    Quoted text from the side of this year's cardboard 4-pack carrier:
    "Fire is blazingly rich beer (7.8% ABV) that grows more seductive with time. Want proof? Grab two bottles. Drink the first and watch your taste buds soar. Next (don't ask us how), simply fight the urge to enjoy the second bottle. Instead, date it, stash it away, and let it age as long as you can. Legend has it it that you'll enjoy Fire even more, months later."

    Really??? My arched eyebrow is practically flying off the top of my head with healthy skepticism at the wisdom of cellaring an "imperial marzen/doppel hybrid." But than again, I shouldn't dismiss the idea out of hand without a fair try, as I've done plenty of experimental cellaring of crazier things than this in the name of Scientific Discovery before, with mixed results. I'm... cautiously hopeful.

    Before I impulsively go and attempt my own cellaring trial, has anybody else on the cellaring forums got any information to share about having tried to cellar Autumnal Fire specifically before? I'm looking to gather as much information as possible at this point. If nobody knows what happens with aging it, I'll most likely have to try and see what happens for myself just to satisfy my curiosity.
     
    #1 WastingFreetime, Oct 10, 2012
  2. hopsputin

    hopsputin Grand Pooh-Bah (4,403) Apr 1, 2012 New Jersey
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    Give it a shot. I have a Wolfgang that I'm trying to put away for like 8months.
     
    #2 hopsputin, Oct 10, 2012
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  3. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    I've had dopplebocks with four years on them, still very tasty. Go for it.
     
    #3 RDMII, Oct 10, 2012
  4. allouez86

    allouez86 Pundit (999) Jan 24, 2009 Wisconsin

    I am curious and am aging a bottle of Hinterland bourbon barrel dopplebock. Dopplebocks aren't my favorite style and I figured it wouldn't hurt to try it with a year on it. Never had Autumnal fire but no shame in cellaring it in the name of science.
     
    #4 allouez86, Oct 11, 2012
  5. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    This is one of my favorite Dopplebocks. Only drank one, so maybe I'll let the other 3 (or 2, or 1) sit in the cellar. :grinning:
     
    #5 Ri0, Oct 11, 2012
  6. grumpy

    grumpy Pundit (920) May 24, 2005 Missouri

    I can confirm that this beer does very well in the cellar. Had it at 4+ years and it was quite tasty.
     
    #6 grumpy, Oct 11, 2012
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  7. buzze40

    buzze40 Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2010 Illinois

    Last years tasted great this year, so was the wiezen doppel. But if you really want nectar of the gods throw down some Eisphyre....
     
    #7 buzze40, Oct 13, 2012
  8. JohnGalt1

    JohnGalt1 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,880) Aug 10, 2005 Idaho
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    #8 JohnGalt1, Oct 13, 2012
  9. BeerNDoggerel

    BeerNDoggerel Initiate (0) Mar 13, 2011 Illinois

    I'll let you know. Someone advised me to cellar some two years ago, and there are two left...
     
    #9 BeerNDoggerel, Oct 13, 2012
  10. ZAP

    ZAP Grand Pooh-Bah (4,048) Dec 1, 2001 Minnesota
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    I've cellared this before...probably five years ago....it was OK but I wouldn't say it was any better than when it came out...maybe a little worse but not bad...
     
    #10 ZAP, Oct 13, 2012
  11. hopsbreath

    hopsbreath Savant (1,157) Aug 28, 2009 Florida

    It seems I recall that those beers have a screw cap. Is that still the case or am I confused. Always have been leary of aging those things.
     
    #11 hopsbreath, Oct 13, 2012
  12. WastingFreetime

    WastingFreetime Initiate (0) Feb 12, 2011 Wisconsin

    No, it's a pry cap.
     
    #12 WastingFreetime, Oct 13, 2012
  13. garymuchow

    garymuchow Pooh-Bah (2,878) Aug 31, 2001 Minnesota
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    I've cellared quite a few and I've been pleased.
     
    #13 garymuchow, Oct 15, 2012
  14. Gonzoillini

    Gonzoillini Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2008 Illinois

    I've cellared this beer before, and it held up very well for a couple of years. It didn't appreciably get better, but maintained its flavor / aroma with a little less alcohol warmth and a touch of oxidation that mellowed the beer out.

    Eisphyre on the other hand ages very well (up to 3 years at least). Always buy a 4 pack to throw in the cellar and then I drink the ones I have from 2-3 years ago. Much better with some time to let it come together and drop some alcohol warmth.

    Cheers!
     
    #14 Gonzoillini, Oct 15, 2012
  15. mjpolzin

    mjpolzin Maven (1,320) Mar 13, 2011 Wisconsin
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    I am a little late to this party seeing how this thread started in October but I was going to create my own thread on this anyway.......this beer ages really well; actually one of the better experiences I have had with aging. I have had bottles that are 1,2 and 4 years old. It almost turns into a sweet barleywine after awhile.
     
    #15 mjpolzin, Dec 17, 2012
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