DORIS the Destroyer aging advice needed

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Heavenisbeer, Apr 7, 2012.

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  1. Heavenisbeer

    Heavenisbeer Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2010 Georgia

    I was curious to hear whether it's recommended to lay this one down, or break her open fresh. Why I ask is because of the (seeming) hop prominence in the beer. I'd appreciate any advice on this. Cheers.
     
    #1 Heavenisbeer, Apr 7, 2012
  2. pest

    pest Savant (1,039) Sep 2, 2007 Ohio
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    We did a side by side and the unanimous consensus was fresh was best. I just remember the aged bottle having very muted flavors (not just faded hops). I'm a fan of doris but it doesn't see my cellar anymore.
     
    #2 pest, Apr 8, 2012
  3. ProudBeerSnob

    ProudBeerSnob Pundit (875) Apr 27, 2004 New York

    I'll have to drink mine soon! Fresh was good, I hope it hasn't turned too much.
     
    #3 ProudBeerSnob, Apr 8, 2012
  4. ixodus

    ixodus Pundit (775) Jul 18, 2010 New Jersey

    I really enjoyed it fresh. The hops were pretty much the star of the show. The underlying roast and chocolate was nice but merely a complement to the bouquet of hops. The bottle was only a few days old so it was REALLY fresh. If it were up to me I'd rather age a BA B.O.R.I.S as this one is definitely best fresh.
     
    #4 ixodus, Apr 8, 2012
  5. DavoleBomb

    DavoleBomb Pooh-Bah (2,277) Mar 29, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    I'm not a fan of hoppy dark beers so I say age it.
     
    #5 DavoleBomb, Apr 10, 2012
  6. TheBeerologist

    TheBeerologist Initiate (0) Nov 20, 2011 Rhode Island

    Drink it now - if you decide you would like to set one down after having it fresh trade for another
     
    #6 TheBeerologist, Apr 11, 2012
  7. infi

    infi Savant (1,072) Apr 4, 2009 New York
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    If you've had it fresh before and didn't like the hop presence in it, put it away and wait around 6 months to open it again. Otherwise, if you haven't had it yet, open it.
     
    #7 infi, Apr 11, 2012
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