Black Tuesday

I think this one is a bit hot, compared to where '11 was at release last year, so if you mind that waiting seems fine. With only one it hardly matters when you drink it, though.

 

@ 19.2% I can't imagine age would hurt. I have two waiting for me some I'm gonna try one and hold onto the other (probably at least 2+ years, depending on what I think of the fresh). I have never tried any though so I don't know.

 

I very luckily got my hands on two bottles this year! Like several others, I will be drinking one this week and intend to hold on to the other bottle for at least a year, maybe longer. Good luck!

 

i was pretty thrilled to get two. i'll hang onto one for 1-2 years and reserve the other for trade.

 

Even at a year old, Black Tuesday is an extraordinarily boozy and decadent beer. Age it most definitely, and share the bottle when you do open it.

 

I had a 2011 bottle a month or two ago and it was still stupidly hot. Then had a 2009 at another tasting and it blew it out of the water. Much more balanced and beautiful. Still a touch hot though, and could probably do with some more age on it. This hasn't reached its peak by a long shot, so I'd wait at least 4-5 years if you can hold on that long

 

Damn would I have a hard time holding onto BT for a year or two. That's will power. It's some amazing stuff.

 

They need to do it like Champagne. For example - Pierre Jouet latest vintage is 2004 - released LAST YEAR.

 

I like getting it fresh and deciding how much to cellar it. I tend to prefer a bit of heat and wouldn't want them to make the choice for me.

 

I seem to have lost the vintage details. Can some post the ABV details for each year?? I have some 10's & 11's but don't know how to tell them apart.

Thanks in advance.....

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09 19.5
10 18.2
11 18.3
12 19.2

 

Two years and counting...