Cellar disaster

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Bitterbill, Sep 16, 2012.

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  1. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    Good grief, I just found that my bottle of Goose Island Juliet 2009 had exploded...shards of glass everywhere. And I was just thinking that I should get it out and drink it.:slight_frown:
     
    #1 Bitterbill, Sep 16, 2012
  2. DrinkinViking

    DrinkinViking Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2011 Indiana

    I feel for you, and if I had it to send your way I would! Shit like that just sucks; it deflates you. I know it'd be a reach for anyone to send you s spare, but I hope you get to drink it st someone's table soon
     
    #2 DrinkinViking, Sep 16, 2012
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  3. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    The really sad parts are...I had it fresh and it was awesome. I got it from a great BA that doesn't seem to be a part of BA anymore. The beer, obviously, can be replaced and thanks hugely for offering if you had one. The big downer for me, in the long run, is losing a "connection" to a great beer buddy of mine that I may not interact with again.

    I guess I'll just have to reach for a beer and say Cheers to joe1510 and say.... thanks!
     
    #3 Bitterbill, Sep 16, 2012
  4. Dennoman

    Dennoman Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2011 Belgium

    I had a bottle explode on me before. Thanked be the heavens, it was only a €5 bottle, but it was a 750. Apparently it exploded with such force that it actually left an imprint on my shelf. I think the bottom of it failed and the rest of the bottle acted more like a rocket than a bomb as it didn't really explode as much as it must've taken off and smashed itself into a million pieces against the wall on the other side of the room. I'm sure that would have made an awesome high speed shot on Mythbusters!
     
    #4 Dennoman, Sep 16, 2012
  5. Etan

    Etan Initiate (0) Jul 11, 2011 Wisconsin

    I thought this was going to be something about how all your bottles broke in an earthquake or something. (Still, that sucks.)
     
    #5 Etan, Sep 16, 2012
  6. BedetheVenerable

    BedetheVenerable Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2008 Missouri

    That sucks hardcore; it was still around here on the shelves as of about a month ago at a couple sort of out-of-the-way locations, but sadly it's not anymore. I feel for ya, re: the fact that half of the fun of beer trading is the relationships that you build through said trades.
     
    #6 BedetheVenerable, Sep 16, 2012
  7. SpdKilz

    SpdKilz Pooh-Bah (2,239) Jan 8, 2009 Illinois
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    I have heard other stories about 2009 Juliet's exploding. I really should get mine out of my beer fridge. I'd hate to have to clean up that mess (top shelf, in the very back). I think I will put that on my "things to do" list today.

    Sorry to hear about your loss!
     
    #7 SpdKilz, Sep 16, 2012
  8. mjryan

    mjryan Pooh-Bah (1,571) Dec 22, 2007 Minnesota
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    Should be fine as long it's kept cold I would think.
     
    #8 mjryan, Sep 16, 2012
  9. Gonzoillini

    Gonzoillini Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2008 Illinois

    Carleton: No need to move it from the beer fridge. These explosions on the Batch 1 & 2 Juliets were the result of continuing fermentation inside the bottle due to residual sugars being consumed by Brett / Bacteria. If its in the fridge it will ****** the growth and continued fermentation due to the cold temperatures.

    However, If I had any Batch 1 or 2 Juliet, Small Animal Big Machine, or other known highly overcarbed bottles I'd get those suckers in a fridge or at least isolated from the rest of your cellar.

    Cheers!
     
    #9 Gonzoillini, Sep 16, 2012
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  10. ravot

    ravot Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2012 Illinois

    was thinking the same. was hoping for pics too. /dr evil pose
     
    #10 ravot, Sep 22, 2012
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