Cellaring Duvel

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Beertsipper, Jun 7, 2014.

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  1. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
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    I've aged other SBPA's with success, like Don de Dieu and other fruity offerings of this style. However, I've never heard of Duvel being better with some age on it. I've always had it fresh. Good idea? Bad? It's a unique kind of flavor and I am curious if anyone has cellared Duvel with good results.
     
    #1 Beertsipper, Jun 7, 2014
  2. Heretic42

    Heretic42 Savant (1,118) Aug 31, 2011 Texas

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  3. Thehuntmaster

    Thehuntmaster Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2009 South Africa

    I may be the odd one out, but I love aged Duvel. I find fresh bottles are a little boozey and the flavour profile just doesn't agree with me. A few years in the bottle and everything mellows out and I love the fruity yeast character that develops.
     
    #3 Thehuntmaster, Jun 17, 2014
  4. AugustusRex

    AugustusRex Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2013 Canada (ON)

    I read an article a while ago that said the brewers themselves prefer it with a year aging. I think you can find it somewhere on beerhunter.com
     
    #4 AugustusRex, Oct 21, 2014
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  5. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
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    Yep. A year max is the limit for me too.
     
    #5 Zimbo, Oct 24, 2014
  6. Stevenwings

    Stevenwings Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2014 Belgium

    Had one of 14 years a few months ago ... still great beer but no Duvel taste anymore .... try it out its worth it
     
    #6 Stevenwings, Oct 24, 2014
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