Darkness Question

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by frankjjcc, Jan 21, 2014.

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  1. frankjjcc

    frankjjcc Aspirant (298) Aug 26, 2011 Illinois

    Had a question about Surly Darkness. Just by chance went to Binny's and came across a bottle of Darkness. I bought it. Is it best to wait a few months, age it for a longer period of time, or can I drink it now to get the best taste out of it? Thanks!
     
  2. jdhende

    jdhende Zealot (713) Sep 27, 2010 Illinois

    It's just an opinion, but myself and many others here will echo the sentiment if you've never had it before open it now. If you like it you can always get more.
     
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  3. bradner

    bradner Pundit (751) Dec 26, 2007 Illinois

    I drank one last night and it was fantastic. I've read that a few people thought that it was too hoppy, but that was not my experience.
     
  4. sbxx

    sbxx Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2011 Illinois

    Drink it whenever you want. It's gonna be great whether you wait a day or a year.
     
  5. Grohnke

    Grohnke Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2009 Illinois

    1st timer with [insert any beer name here]: drink when procured.
    2nd timer with [insert any beer name here]: decide whether to drink, age or trade on previous experience
     
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  6. Benjiehorn

    Benjiehorn Initiate (0) Jun 15, 2008 Illinois

    I like drinking it fresh, I think you lose a lot of the pine notes by aging it. However, it's Darkness, so it's great either way.
     
  7. BorisKarloff

    BorisKarloff Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Ohio

    No one can tell you how a beer is going to taste to you - the only way to know is to drink one.
     
  8. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    How much is it retailing for?
     
  9. MaydayMalone

    MaydayMalone Aspirant (237) Feb 13, 2009 Illinois

    I paid $21.99
     
  10. Marti403

    Marti403 Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2011 Michigan

    Step 1: Drink
    Step 2:
    Step 3: Profit
     
  11. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    Not a bad markup at all, assuming it's still $18 at Darkness Day.
     
  12. sbxx

    sbxx Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2011 Illinois

    It was up to $20 this year.
     
  13. DanGolfs86

    DanGolfs86 Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2010 Illinois

    Drink it I had one tonight and you won't be disappointed
     
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