Cellaring Anchorage beers

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by LambicPentameter, Mar 14, 2013.

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  1. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

    I recently came into possession of two bottles of Anchorage Galaxy White IPA. Even though the page on BA notes that it's not ideal for extended cellaring, that badge seems to be assigned based on general style, rather than being specific to the beer.

    Given that Anchorage bottles pretty much everything they produce with Brett, I figured some of their beers might be candidates for aging even if they aren't a traditional "age-able" style.

    Has anyone tried cellaring either the Galaxy White IPA or the Whiteout Wit? I have 2 bottles of Galaxy, and one remaining bottle of Whiteout. Since they are a little difficult to get here in Kansas City, I don't want to waste my time and great beer. Any input is much appreciated.
     
    #1 LambicPentameter, Mar 14, 2013
  2. drgarage

    drgarage Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2008 California

    Galaxy White doesn't age well, based on my experience -- at a recent tasting, a year-old bottle was drain-poured. I haven't had aged Whiteout.

    Bitter Monk ages incredibly well -- and is also killer fresh. It seems to peak for the brett character at about 6 months.

    No experience with aging Tide and its Takers or Love Buzz, either.
     
    #2 drgarage, Mar 14, 2013
  3. Jdw60

    Jdw60 Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2013 California
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    I've only had good experiences with Anchorage Brewing's Bitter Monk. As stated above the brett gets mouth numbing between 6-8 months. I have high hopes for a few of these long term. No experience with Galaxy White or Whiteout Wit.
     
    #3 Jdw60, Feb 19, 2014
  4. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    Tide and it's Takers was just ok with about 1.5 years on it. I'd probably stick with that one fresh.
     
    #4 HighWine, Feb 20, 2014
  5. CowsandBeer

    CowsandBeer Initiate (0) Sep 24, 2012 Nebraska

    I've been meaning to check these guys out, but all I've seen is some Galaxy White that's been sitting around for way too long.
     
    #5 CowsandBeer, Feb 21, 2014
  6. StoutSnob40

    StoutSnob40 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,611) Jan 4, 2013 California
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    I've had a Tide and Its Takers for like, 6 months.. Haven't had the right time to drink it yet, but I feel like it might go tonight.. I'm bummed I've waited this long.
     
    #6 StoutSnob40, Feb 21, 2014
  7. rightcoast7

    rightcoast7 Maven (1,330) Apr 2, 2011 Maine
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    That's great to hear. I have a bottle of BM that I sort of forgot to drink and is approaching a year old now. It was incredible when I first had it at about three months old, so nice to know it holds up. I assume the bright, citrusy hop notes have faded though right?
     
    #7 rightcoast7, Feb 22, 2014
  8. Torontoblue

    Torontoblue Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2005 Canada (AB)

    I have to disagree with you; sorry. Recently drank some Galaxy which I've aged for around 18 months (in my beer fridge, set at around 45f). The brett character is really starting to shine through, so much more than when it was at 12 months. I was sad this was my last bottle as I'd love to have seen how it progressed in another 6 to 12 months. Oh, and there is still a crap load of carbonation in the bottle!!!
     
    #8 Torontoblue, Feb 24, 2014
  9. rjp217

    rjp217 Pooh-Bah (2,761) Apr 24, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Anyone have any experience aging Darkest Hour? I have one that's coming up on a year.....
     
    #9 rjp217, Feb 25, 2014
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