Curmudgreon's Better Half mint taste?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by unclejazz, Jun 16, 2013.

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  1. unclejazz

    unclejazz Maven (1,333) Oct 24, 2011 New York

    I just popped a bottle of this yesterday at a bottle share and it had an overwhelming taste of mint. I could bearly recognize maple, bourbon, or any other notes. I am just wondering if anyone else had this experience or is anyone had thoughts on why this might have happened?
     
    #1 unclejazz, Jun 16, 2013
  2. Gotti311

    Gotti311 Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2009 Wisconsin
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    We opened one two weeks ago. I did not get any mint notes, but that beer was all over the place. The barrel was present, but I didnt get as much maltiness as expected. It was definitely odd, almost wish I wouldnt have traded for it.
     
    #2 Gotti311, Jun 17, 2013
  3. ereye

    ereye Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2012 Michigan

    Never had CBH fresh, but a group of friends and I opened a bottle about a week and a half ago and absolutely loved it. That and Mexican Cake were the clear winners in a big tasting we held. I dont think any of us detected a mint flavor, but there was some bourbon left, sweet syrup, vanilla and honey. Very mellow. The maple was minimal at best.
     
    #3 ereye, Jun 19, 2013
  4. eatabagofbooger

    eatabagofbooger Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon

    I had one fresh and one a couple of months ago. I liked it a lot fresh, but thought it was a touch on the hot side. A couple of months ago, it was a beautiful beer. If I had to guess, I'd say it's at its peak. Not even the slightest hint of mint in either bottle. I have been noticing slight hints of mint in some DIPAs lately, so I think I'm becoming more sensitive to the flavour.
     
    #4 eatabagofbooger, Jun 19, 2013
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