Dark Lord Vintage Variations

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  1. Siggy125

    Siggy125 Maven (1,318) Nov 10, 2006 California
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    I've had the opportunity over the years to try most vintages of Dark Lord. While I understand and agree that they vary from year to year, some being less desirable than others, I've never had one that I would call "bad". Well, last night I opened a '13, (orange wax), for the first time and had to dump it. It was a sugar water mess with very off-putting flavors. Nothing like other vintages I have had.

    Is '13 bad in general? Do you think it aged poorly? Perhaps bad bottle? I have a temp-controlled, dark cellar so proper storage is not an issue. Anxious to hear other experiences. Thanks & Happy New Year.
     
    #1 Siggy125, Jan 2, 2015
  2. boilermakerbrew

    boilermakerbrew Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2010 Indiana

    I would be interested to know if the was plays a factor here. I like the way wax looks, but it's a pain to remove most times and there are quality issues as well (ie Prairie Bomb!).

    I have only had 2014, and it was delicious, so no help from me OP.
     
    #2 boilermakerbrew, Jan 2, 2015
  3. kevanb

    kevanb Pooh-Bah (2,705) Apr 4, 2011 Illinois
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    2013 was only slightly better than 2012, but those two were definitely the worst ones, all the other vintages I've tried, 2005-2014 have been fairly decent
     
    #3 kevanb, Jan 2, 2015
  4. OldRickSputin

    OldRickSputin Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2014 Illinois

    DL has been gowing downhill since the first few years it was brewed - IMO.

    That said, a drain pour would indicate something was definitely wrong w the bottle or your tongue. :wink:
     
    #4 OldRickSputin, Jan 2, 2015
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  5. MaximumYuks

    MaximumYuks Savant (1,085) Nov 30, 2013 Oregon

    I cracked a '13 back in April and thought it was delicious, and that was pretty much the consensus amongst everyone else partaking.
     
    #5 MaximumYuks, Jan 2, 2015
  6. Siggy125

    Siggy125 Maven (1,318) Nov 10, 2006 California
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    I'll go out on a limb and say my palate is pretty good after 20+ yrs of craft beer experience. I guess my brain could be pickled tho. :wink:
     
    #6 Siggy125, Jan 2, 2015
  7. RGraves29

    RGraves29 Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2011 Ohio

    have only had '14 which I thoroughly enjoyed but had to comment only because your avatar is cracking me up....
     
    #7 RGraves29, Jan 2, 2015
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  8. Iamjeff6

    Iamjeff6 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2013 Virginia

    What off flavors were you getting from it?
     
    #8 Iamjeff6, Jan 2, 2015
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