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Criteria/Choosing for aging

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by pitbull30, Jul 16, 2012.

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  1. pitbull30

    pitbull30 Initiate (0) Apr 30, 2012

    Been browsing this site for a few months now. This sub forum has sparked my interest because I never knew you could age beer. Wife has a wine fridge for aging wine but im not a fan of wine. Ive read about some of your top choices for aging, but how do you know what to age? A few of the topics on here I see "Dont age that!!" The only beer I know that tells you right on the label "Do not age! Drink me fresh" is Pliny.

    So far it seems like Barleywines and dark beer with a high ABV % are the ones to try aging? I dont have a personal favorite for styles so to me it doesnt matter. Im the guy who walks into the craft section and grabs whatever sounds interesting. Id like to give this topic a try.
     
    #1 pitbull30, Jul 16, 2012
  2. Hophead717

    Hophead717 Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2011 Massachusetts

    Broadly speaking, barleywines, old ales, stouts, and sours age best.

    Personally, I'd recommend starting with a regularly available beer that you can age for one year and compare to a fresh beer side-by-side. Stone IRS may be a good option that you might be able to find still.
     
    #2 Hophead717, Jul 16, 2012
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