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Cellar Worthy: BELGIAN DARK's

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Rollzroyce21, May 16, 2012.

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  1. Rollzroyce21

    Rollzroyce21 Pooh-Bah (2,211) Oct 24, 2009 California
    Pooh-Bah

    Wanted to gather some hard data on what the BA community has actually aged, tasted, and thought some age on a particular BELGIAN DARK ALE (Quad's included of course) was definitely better than it being fresh.

    Go ahead and list the ones you've experienced this to be true. Let's consider "aging" to be at least a year old in the appropriate environment.

    If you happen to disagree with any listed, then just simply disregard. We'll let the numbers tell the truth.

    BSDA's

    (1) De Struise Pannepeut
    (1) De Struise Pannepot
    (1) Rochefort 10
     
    #1 Rollzroyce21, May 16, 2012
  2. Dweedlebug

    Dweedlebug Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Three Philosophers
    St. Bernardus ABT 12
     
    #2 Dweedlebug, May 16, 2012
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  3. TheGordianKnot

    TheGordianKnot Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2010 Tennessee

    2007 Cuvee van de Keizer Blauw is my favorite vintage, better than 08 & 09 but it's an all around stellar beer
     
    #3 TheGordianKnot, May 16, 2012
  4. tendermorsel

    tendermorsel Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2006 Massachusetts

    Chimay
    Westy 12
    St Bernadous Apt 12
    Pannepot (and all its's versions)

    Alll great cellar canidates.
     
    #4 tendermorsel, May 16, 2012
  5. Rollzroyce21

    Rollzroyce21 Pooh-Bah (2,211) Oct 24, 2009 California
    Pooh-Bah

    Count so far...

    BSDA's

    (2) St. Bernardus Abt 12
    (2) De Struise Pannepeut
    (2) De Struise Pannepot
    (1) De Struise Pannepot Reserva
    (1) De Struise Pannepot Grand Reserva
    (1) De Struise Pannepot Wild
    (1) Rochefort 10
    (1) Ommegang Three Philosophers
    (1) Westvleteren 12
    (1) Cuvee van de Keizer Blauw
    (1) Chimay Grand Reserve (going to assume that's what TheGordianKnot meant)
     
    #5 Rollzroyce21, May 16, 2012
  6. TheGordianKnot

    TheGordianKnot Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2010 Tennessee

    Huh? I said CvdK Blauw. Though Chimay Blue would be another great option to cellar, I made no reference to it.. Lol, regardless all of those sound like great cellaring beers

    Edit- ohh, looks like you just meant to reference tendermorsel... Sorry, I was confused
     
    #6 TheGordianKnot, May 16, 2012
  7. LE_FEESH

    LE_FEESH Initiate (0) Mar 30, 2012 North Carolina

    I got a great deal on some Ovila Quad, so I'll let you guys know in a few years how this is aged :slight_smile:
     
    #7 LE_FEESH, May 16, 2012
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  8. muletrane

    muletrane Initiate (0) Oct 26, 2006 Pennsylvania

    Rochefort 10
     
    #8 muletrane, May 16, 2012
  9. Rollzroyce21

    Rollzroyce21 Pooh-Bah (2,211) Oct 24, 2009 California
    Pooh-Bah

    Sorry, my bad. Yeah, I meant to reference another member.
     
    #9 Rollzroyce21, May 16, 2012
  10. Rollzroyce21

    Rollzroyce21 Pooh-Bah (2,211) Oct 24, 2009 California
    Pooh-Bah

    Count so far...

    BSDA's

    (2) De Struise Pannepeut
    (2) De Struise Pannepot
    (2) Rochefort 10
    (2) St. Bernardus Abt 12
    (1) Chimay Grand Reserve
    (1) Cuvee van de Keizer Blauw
    (1) De Struise Pannepot Reserva
    (1) De Struise Pannepot Grand Reserva
    (1) De Struise Pannepot Wild
    (1) Ommegang Three Philosophers
    (1) Westvleteren 12
     
    #10 Rollzroyce21, May 16, 2012
  11. BelgianFlag

    BelgianFlag Initiate (0) May 17, 2012

    Hi,

    -Achel extra
    -Westvleteren 12
     
    #11 BelgianFlag, May 17, 2012
  12. woosterbill

    woosterbill Pooh-Bah (2,795) Apr 6, 2009 Kentucky
    Pooh-Bah

    +1 to Pannepot, Pannepot Reserva, Pannepot Grand Reserva, Cuvee Van de Keizer Blauw, and Westvleteren 12; I'd also add Malheur 12.
     
    #12 woosterbill, May 17, 2012
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  13. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    Had a 2003 Ommegang Three Philosophers in 2010... to this day, still the best beer I've ever experienced!
     
    #13 Thickfreakness, May 17, 2012
  14. Archemedies

    Archemedies Initiate (0) Dec 8, 2011 Massachusetts

    Never had the chance to try an 07, but I have had an 08 three times and loved it. Glad to see other people enjoy the vintages as much as me.
     
    #14 Archemedies, May 17, 2012
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  15. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    Bruery 2 Turtle Doves - Brilliant fresh, killer with two years... and so glad I have one more bottle! :slight_smile:
    Ommegang Three Philosophers - IMHO... THE Best beer I've ever had with 7 yrs on it.
    Rochefort 10
    St. Bernardus Abt 12
    Unibroue Trois Pistoles
    Unibroue La Terrible - Opened and ticked a 2008 bottle last month... UNREAL!!!
    Chimay Blue
    NC Brother Thelonius
    Ommegang Adoration Ale - I thought a year did this one wonders... and I can't wait to see what 5 or more does.
     
    #15 Thickfreakness, May 17, 2012
  16. JacksDad12109

    JacksDad12109 Initiate (0) May 15, 2011 Pennsylvania

    LaTrappe quad is with 2 to 3 years on it is divine
     
    #16 JacksDad12109, May 17, 2012
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  17. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    This just came to my area, and I keep meaning to grab a couple to try and age.
     
    #17 Thickfreakness, May 17, 2012
  18. BelgianFlag

    BelgianFlag Initiate (0) May 17, 2012

    La Trappe is not really a Belgian Dark...:stuck_out_tongue:. all La Trappe beers are developed and brewed in collaboration with the monks of the O.L.V. Koningshoeven Abbey. ( Netherlands )
     
    #18 BelgianFlag, May 17, 2012
  19. halo21

    halo21 Initiate (0) Oct 12, 2004 New York

    3 Philosophers is the only one I have cellared and sampled - it was my first aging experience and now, I stockpile 3P. Go buy some now. 3 years is amazing on this one.
     
    #19 halo21, May 17, 2012
  20. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    I have 09/10/11 going right now. I can't wait for the '12 to come out.:wink:
     
    #20 Thickfreakness, May 17, 2012
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