Best Beers to Make a Vertical of?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by 1Sundown2C, Nov 2, 2013.

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  1. immobilisme

    immobilisme Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2005 Illinois

    You would be hard pressed to find better vertical building beers than Expedition Stout and Third Coast Old Ale from Bell's.
    Then again, I am currently drinking an '09 Old Stock Ale which is making a compelling case as well.
     
    #21 immobilisme, Nov 3, 2013
  2. Beeryurt

    Beeryurt Zealot (617) Mar 8, 2013 Wisconsin
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    I'm trying to do a vertical of old stock have 2009 reserve but can't find normal 09 and 10 for the life of me
     
    #22 Beeryurt, Nov 3, 2013
  3. deuce9259

    deuce9259 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2011 Ohio

    Just think it loses a lot of its composure I guess. Here is a little more detailed review...

    http://www.guysdrinkingbeer.com/from-the-cellar-founders-backwoods-bastard-2-year-vertical/

    I haven't had one with age on it for a while, but before I did I saved some from 2011. So, I have a little vertical from when I started a cellar. I plan on drinking in this year, then not cellaring it anymore. Not sure if its the style or the beer itself. I have an extra bottle of the Thirsty Dog Wulver, so I may try that next year and change my mind on aging that style.
     
    #23 deuce9259, Nov 4, 2013
  4. ant_wailes

    ant_wailes Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2013 Oklahoma

    I'm working on a DL/The Abyss/Darkness for bigger stouts and KBS/BCBS for 12o.z. bottles.
     
    #24 ant_wailes, Nov 4, 2013
  5. duketheredeemer

    duketheredeemer Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2007 Washington

    Thereabouts. If the 1998 shows well, I might try pushing it back farther. I really enjoy keeping a vertical of Bigfoot because it both ages great and is easy to find. Just about anyone can build a rad vert of BF with enough patience!
     
    #25 duketheredeemer, Nov 6, 2013
  6. GRG1313

    GRG1313 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,974) Jan 15, 2009 California
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    The fact of the matter if you really want to educate yourself and better understand your own tastes and palate, try a vertical of everything! In that way you can see what happens and make better decisions. I'm against aging most beer. However, I didn't form that opinion until I tried lots of old beer (and most did not improve with aging in my opinion - most, not all). JMO
     
    #26 GRG1313, Nov 6, 2013
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  7. ItsGotaBeUrBull

    ItsGotaBeUrBull Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2011 Illinois

    If you have any access to St Louis brews, then Schlafly Pumpkin Ale is nice. Just did the last 4 years with a buddy. Seemed to be best around the 2-3 year age.
     
    #27 ItsGotaBeUrBull, Nov 6, 2013
  8. mhksuccess

    mhksuccess Pooh-Bah (1,586) Jul 7, 2012 California
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    Stone RIS is a good one to do a vertical of and im not a big stone fan
    also am trying to get about 5yr plus of Parabola think would be good have a couple more years to go on that one
    in december am doing a vertical of Firestone Anny beers 13-17
    also few month ago did BCBS 2006-2012 and drank great
    KBS would be a good vertical
     
    #28 mhksuccess, Nov 8, 2013
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