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Cellaring Weihenstephaner Vitus?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by HugoTheSavant, Apr 4, 2012.

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  1. HugoTheSavant

    HugoTheSavant Initiate (0) May 26, 2011 Canada (ON)

    Vitus is a wonderful Weizenbock. My question is can you cellar Vitus for at least a year or two (or more), or is it one of those beers you should drink fresh before it deteriorates? I know that Unser Aventinus Tap 6, another great Weizenbock, can age well, and for several years, but it is also slightly stronger than Vitus. Aventinus contains 8.2% ABV, whereas Vitus contains 7.7% ABV. I've read in a lot of places that it is generally best to avoid cellaring beers under 8% in strength, but Vitus is only .3% below a full 8%. Any opinions or experiences?



    Also, any experiences with aging Chimay Premiere (Red Cap)? It's 7%, and again I'm considering the "don't cellar under 8%" rule, as well as Chimay's own recommendations of drinking it within a year. However, I have read of individuals aging Chimay Premiere for 2 years and describing it as still delicious, and some people claim that Chimay Premiere can be aged for up to 5 years. I am hoping someone with experience or good knowledge can give be better insight and advice in regards to this.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 HugoTheSavant, Apr 4, 2012
  2. HugoTheSavant

    HugoTheSavant Initiate (0) May 26, 2011 Canada (ON)

    Thanks for the responses. :confused:
     
    #2 HugoTheSavant, Apr 5, 2012
  3. MaxSpang

    MaxSpang Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2011 Ohio
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    I doubt Vitus would benefit too much from aging. It's a pretty balanced beer when fresh.

    But it might be worth a shot. It's pretty cheap so it wouldn't be too much of an investment to experiment with aging it.
     
    #3 MaxSpang, Apr 5, 2012
  4. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    Probably not, but with such a low cost like ^^ said. Why not. To each there own right?

    Cheers!
     
    #4 FosterJM, Apr 5, 2012
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