How does Saison DuPont age?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by tkdchampxi, Mar 20, 2014.

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  1. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
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    I have access to a number of bottles for less than half the going rate of regular Saison DuPont. Unfortunately, they are nearly a year old. I don't mind it now and bought two bottles, but I want to know if I should get more and hold them... or is it just not worth it.

    Anyone with experience aging Saison DuPont?
     
    #1 tkdchampxi, Mar 20, 2014
  2. Syracuse12

    Syracuse12 Initiate (0) Aug 21, 2012 New Jersey
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    If you can find one that was cared for well, then it is worth it. I have a hard time finding one that hasn't been damaged by light.
     
    #2 Syracuse12, Mar 20, 2014
  3. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
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    Assuming they aren't damaged by light - In what way do they age? How do they change over time? What's the maximum shelf life? Any input is appreciated
     
    #3 tkdchampxi, Mar 20, 2014
  4. JasonLovesBeer

    JasonLovesBeer Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2013 Canada (BC)

    My knowledge of aging saisons is limited, but from the brewers I've talked to, aging is generally only advantageous if there's brett or a similarly 'active' ingredient in there. "Standard" saisons are not usually worthwhile agers, far as I know.
     
    #4 JasonLovesBeer, Mar 20, 2014
  5. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
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    My thought, too, but just checking. Some beers age well regardless of the standard conventions of the style
     
    #5 tkdchampxi, Mar 20, 2014
  6. VitisVinifera

    VitisVinifera Pundit (879) Feb 25, 2013 California

    I've had a few of these and my thoughts are this specific beer and similar saisons wouldn't really be worth aging, and also wouldn't be hurt by it either. Save your cellar space for beers and wines more worthy.
     
    #6 VitisVinifera, Mar 22, 2014
  7. halo21

    halo21 Initiate (0) Oct 12, 2004 New York

    + 1 to the comment on light damage. I have aged 2-3 bottles. The last one I opened was down there for 18-20 months and it was amazing. Zero skunk, and a whole lot of tart, lemony goodness. The other ones were not noticeable different than those bought off the shelf.
    In my opinion, buy as many as possible from a boxed source if possible and open them sporadically every 6 months or so.
     
    #7 halo21, Mar 25, 2014
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