DFH World Wide Stout Aging

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  1. gwdavis

    gwdavis Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2012 Georgia

    I've always been a bit confused when it comes to aging beers (temperature, positioning), so I wanted to get some feedback on whether or not I seem to be storing a couple of DFH World Wide Stouts. I have had them in my beer fridge (~50 degrees, upright) for about one year. How long should I before consuming these? Have I been storing them correctly? Thanks.
     
    #1 gwdavis, Jan 31, 2013
  2. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    WWS really needs a good 5 years, but it's getting there after 3. Storage method is fine.
     
    #2 cbeer88, Jan 31, 2013
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  3. ao125

    ao125 Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2010 Virginia

    I cracked open a 2008 WWS a few nights ago and it was great. Everything else in my cellar is 2010 or newer and is going to have to wait to hit that level.

    And yes, 50°F & upgright is correct. Away from UV light is also key.
     
    #3 ao125, Jan 31, 2013
  4. gwdavis

    gwdavis Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2012 Georgia

    Ok, perfect. Thank you both for the input. I had hoped it would be ready sooner, but isn't that always the case?
     
    #4 gwdavis, Jan 31, 2013
  5. ajzy

    ajzy Pundit (963) Jun 15, 2011 Wisconsin

    I have a 2004-2011 vertical of WWS in my basement that Im just drooling to open. Ive heard such good things about how well this ages, but I know that once I crack them theyre gone:slight_frown:
     
    #5 ajzy, Jan 31, 2013
  6. SkippyChop

    SkippyChop Devotee (364) Jan 31, 2013 Wisconsin
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    I've read that storing upright is correct. Also keep them away from light. I think that the temperature for storge/aging depends on the alcohol content & style of the beer. The higher the alcohol content, the warmer you can store it at. 65 F is about the warmest that you'd want to store any hefty beer for any length of time from what I've read, but cooler (probably your 50 degree fridge is about right) is more ideal. The colder you store a beer at, the more the beer is likely to stay as-is and not have flavors evolve.
     
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    gwdavis Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2012 Georgia

    I'm really anxious, as well. I was planning a beer dinner to crack open some good stuff in May, but it seems that this one will not be on the list now
     
    #7 gwdavis, Jan 31, 2013
  8. TomClem

    TomClem Zealot (557) Mar 7, 2012 Nebraska

    a few months ago I had 2009, 2010, 2011 WWS. The 11 was OK, The 10 was a bit better, the 09 was amazing. The difference between the 09 and 10 was so big that it was hard to believe they were the same beer. I currently have 08-12 with multiples for most years in my cellar. I'm not sure I would include multiple young years in future verts. I'll likely go with oldest, 5yr, 4yr, 3yr, fresh. since the 3-5 seems to be the sweet spot i'll focus there and then pull the extremes for perspective on where it came from and where it is going.

    If you want to consume a WWS in May, you can certainly seek out vintages. WWS sits on shelves many places. In July of 2012 I picked up 6 2009's off the shelf. Had a friendly BA send me some 10's and 11's he could get off the shelf in the fall of 2012.
     
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  9. gwdavis

    gwdavis Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2012 Georgia

    I'll be in and out of Florida a few times in the next few months, so I may look for some older WWS in the liquor stores I frequent down there. I'm not able to get it in GA due to the abv.
     
    #9 gwdavis, Feb 1, 2013
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