Brooklyn Monster Ale served aged?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Nutwood, Aug 4, 2012.

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  1. Nutwood

    Nutwood Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2012 Kentucky

    I had one of these yesterday to end a session and I thought it was quite good. When I read the reviews and comments here, there are comments to the effect that it might be better with age.

    The bottle I has noted a "born-on" date of 2011; http://brooklynbrewery.com says it's available Nov-Feb; so either the brewery or the distributor held on to it for a while.

    Is this normal for this beer, or does it normally get to the customer fresh?
     
    #1 Nutwood, Aug 4, 2012
  2. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    the ones on the shelf here in Durham were born in 2006
     
    #2 VncentLIFE, Aug 4, 2012
  3. Brianhophead

    Brianhophead Initiate (0) May 16, 2007 Canada (AB)

    I bought a 6 pack of Monster (before they changed to 4 packs) last year that had a born on date of 2007, so I'm thinking somebody's holding on to a few cases of each vintage before releasing them to the world.
     
    #3 Brianhophead, Aug 4, 2012
  4. El_Zilcho

    El_Zilcho Initiate (0) May 3, 2012 Virginia

    There seems to be a lot of Monster left over this year, I think the distributer here probably still has some. Its been stocked in a supermarket here for a while, they keep restocking it. I dont recall there being near this much in previous years, but couldnt tell for certain. But it usually comes out in Nov/Dec so its "fresh" when you get it then, and I would say thats the normal time to buy it.
     
    #4 El_Zilcho, Aug 5, 2012
  5. Nutwood

    Nutwood Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2012 Kentucky

    I've just not had much chance to experience barleywine (style) beers. I'm guessing anything can happen in the chain of custody. I'll be looking for a chance to grab one or two that have a bit more age on them.
     
    #5 Nutwood, Aug 5, 2012
  6. Plenum

    Plenum Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2009 New Jersey

    It doesn't hold up too well after about year 6 or 7. If you're finding 2006 and 2007, buy them to drink, not to cellar.
     
    #6 Plenum, Aug 9, 2012
  7. bushbeer75

    bushbeer75 Maven (1,273) Aug 23, 2006 Michigan

    As we all know aging is a subjective thing… I prefer Brooklyn Monster Ale with about 2 ½ to 3 ½ years of aging. I find it is not as hot and is more blended and smoother.
     
    #7 bushbeer75, Aug 17, 2012
  8. RochesterAaron

    RochesterAaron Initiate (0) May 24, 2007 New York

    2009 was still on the shelves when 2011 hit here.
     
    #8 RochesterAaron, Aug 17, 2012
  9. CerealKillerKP

    CerealKillerKP Zealot (514) May 24, 2009 Kentucky

    Had a couple 07s a few months ago. They rocked
     
    #9 CerealKillerKP, Aug 18, 2012
  10. FatBoyGotSwagger

    FatBoyGotSwagger Grand Pooh-Bah (3,999) Apr 4, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    I had one last week that was a year old and it was outrageous. I am going to snag a case that has been sitting for a little less than a year; drink 3/4ths and age the other 1/4.
     
    #10 FatBoyGotSwagger, Aug 18, 2012
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