Did I wait too long to drink my TW12?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by jesus_man, Jan 6, 2025.

  1. jesus_man

    jesus_man Devotee (373) May 8, 2015 North Dakota

    I was fortunate enough to buy a few cases of TW12, but I have been saving them for special occasions. Last one I drank tasted more like a sour and not even close to the Quad it once was. I have some bottles with dates stamped on the cap from 2016-2018, which means they were from 2013-2015? What should I do?? Thanks!
     
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  2. riko

    riko Pundit (756) Jan 18, 2008 California
    Trader

    How have you been storing them?
     
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  3. jesus_man

    jesus_man Devotee (373) May 8, 2015 North Dakota

    Meant to include that as well. They have been stored in a closet or some other dark/cool place. The best I had available. But we've moved three times and that means they've spent a couple days in the back of my truck in the middle of summer for each move. Not in direct sunlight, but I am sure they got warm.
     
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  4. jesus_man

    jesus_man Devotee (373) May 8, 2015 North Dakota

    Still seeking advice before I begin dumping them down the drain...
     
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  5. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I wouldn't just dump them, I would at least try some more of them. Nothing to lose right?

    Also, what is tw12?
     
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  6. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Agreed. Posts like this are strange - beer that has oxidized too much can't hurt you, it might just not taste good.

    Since he referenced dates on caps, and Quad, I assume Trappist Westvleteren 12. Although personally I've never seen anyone abbreviate it like that before. Usually "Westy 12".
     
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  7. Ernest7

    Ernest7 Devotee (349) Apr 24, 2019 Belgium

    Let me be the drain then
     
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  8. jesus_man

    jesus_man Devotee (373) May 8, 2015 North Dakota

    I'll keep trying, but I don't think they will move with me again if they keep tasting bad.

    Yes, Westvleteren 12. Sad, very sad indeed!
     
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