BCBBW aging?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Qwest_35, Apr 5, 2014.

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  1. Qwest_35

    Qwest_35 Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2013 Florida

    I picked up a 4 pack, gonna drink 2 and cellar 2. What happens to this beer with some age on it?
     
    #1 Qwest_35, Apr 5, 2014
  2. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    don't think anyone really knows yet. most reports on king henry are that it went downhill.

    personally, i don't see the point. they brought this beer to perfection already. that said, if you got 4, why not age at least one?
     
    #2 Pahn, Apr 5, 2014
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  3. will1256

    will1256 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2010 Minnesota

    It's already aged six months, and the one I had last night seemed better integrated than it was fresh. Fresh seemed like kind of a hot mess. I'm going to continue to cellar for a bit and see what happens, but it's improving so far IMO.
     
    #3 will1256, Apr 5, 2014
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  4. bevoduz

    bevoduz Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2007 Illinois

    I also like it much more now than when it was released. I think it's much smoother now.
     
    #4 bevoduz, Apr 5, 2014
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  5. Qwest_35

    Qwest_35 Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2013 Florida

    I'm enjoying one right now, a little hot, but not too bad. I think I might save the other 2, one for Xmas, one for NYE.
     
    #5 Qwest_35, Apr 5, 2014
  6. Dupage25

    Dupage25 Savant (1,044) Jul 4, 2013 Antarctica

    It's barely half a year old and only been released once. Nobody knows what happens to this beer with some age on it yet. Drink 3 and age 1 to find out.
     
    #6 Dupage25, Apr 6, 2014
  7. swoopdog

    swoopdog Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2012 Arkansas

    Disliked it fresh cellaring my one remaining would like to see it smooth out and cool down.
     
    #7 swoopdog, Apr 6, 2014
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  8. striker2160

    striker2160 Savant (1,172) May 5, 2013 Minnesota
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    I still have a whole case and I am not the least bit worried. It is Goose Island Bourbon County. For those of you who said it has gotten better I would agree.
     
    #8 striker2160, Apr 6, 2014
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  9. shadetree67

    shadetree67 Savant (1,072) Sep 11, 2013 Minnesota
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    I had king henry a month ago and it was drinking fantastic. Hard to imagine how it could have been any better
     
    #9 shadetree67, Apr 6, 2014
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  10. mtskier

    mtskier Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Illinois

    Its already changed some. More caramel and sweeter than it was to start out with.
     
    #10 mtskier, Apr 6, 2014
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  11. ChicagoNick

    ChicagoNick Savant (1,012) Nov 16, 2012 Illinois
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    I didn't like it fresh, now I can't get enough of it.
     
    #11 ChicagoNick, Apr 7, 2014
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  12. stevegoz

    stevegoz Savant (1,122) May 5, 2008 Illinois
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    Sweeter? Is that possible??
     
    #12 stevegoz, Apr 14, 2014
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  13. CowsandBeer

    CowsandBeer Initiate (0) Sep 24, 2012 Nebraska

    I still haven't tracked any down...:flushed:
     
    #13 CowsandBeer, Apr 14, 2014
  14. Erick_G

    Erick_G Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2013 California

    I hear there is a dude on BA that has a whole case. You should hit him up.
     
    #14 Erick_G, Apr 15, 2014
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  15. ItsMe

    ItsMe Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2014 Pennsylvania

    I've got two bottles of this and a 2014 Sucaba I'd be more than willing to trade, albeit it'd be my first trade. Bewareeeee! But really, hit me up (anyone) if interested.
     
    #15 ItsMe, Apr 15, 2014
  16. CowsandBeer

    CowsandBeer Initiate (0) Sep 24, 2012 Nebraska

    I think he found me!
     
    #16 CowsandBeer, Apr 15, 2014
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  17. bcp5296d

    bcp5296d Initiate (0) Aug 7, 2012 North Carolina

    Honestly I thought it was in great shape when released. I'm getting more caramel malt now I'm guessing just because of how the booziness has evened out, but I wouldn't say its sweeter now. I still think barrel aged bigfoot is a better beer.
     
    #17 bcp5296d, Apr 15, 2014
  18. daryk77

    daryk77 Pundit (925) Jun 16, 2005 District of Columbia

    Checking back in on this thread. Any current opinions on how it is drinking now compared to when it was released? For me it was a little too sweet when I had it last year. I am holding onto a 4pk in hopes of it mellowing a bit. Thoughts?
     
    #18 daryk77, Aug 22, 2014
  19. SkiBum22

    SkiBum22 Pooh-Bah (1,752) Oct 18, 2009 New York
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    I have about a case in the cellar. I drank one a few weeks back and thought it was the best one I've had so far. A lot more smooth then it was fresh. I think this is another BCS variant that will do well with age.
     
    #19 SkiBum22, Aug 22, 2014
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  20. ChicagoNick

    ChicagoNick Savant (1,012) Nov 16, 2012 Illinois
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    They're great now. (same as my comment back in April). They were just a little rough, initially.
     
    #20 ChicagoNick, Aug 22, 2014
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