How is King Henry drinking right now?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by ironchefmiyagi13, Aug 15, 2013.

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  1. ironchefmiyagi13

    ironchefmiyagi13 Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2013 Tennessee

    Well, it appears the King has finally arrived at his vacation house located in the corner of my room in my beer cellar. Seeing as how I am 2 years late to the party and have never cracked a crown off an Ol King Henry, has anyone had one recently to see if could get a little bit better with time on it, or it should be drunk RIGHT MEOW?

    Thanks brohs and brahs

    Cheers!
     
    #1 ironchefmiyagi13, Aug 15, 2013
  2. whiskey

    whiskey Maven (1,308) Feb 25, 2012 California
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    It's fallen WAY off...send it to me and I'll drain pour it for you. No need to thank me.
     
    #2 whiskey, Aug 15, 2013
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  3. M1A2

    M1A2 Pundit (928) Jan 15, 2012 Ohio
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    Drink now and enjoy you wont regret it IMO!!!!
     
    #3 M1A2, Aug 15, 2013
  4. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    I'd drink it now but then again I've had it a few times and have 2 in the basement still.

    edit: I would say it isn't going to get any better, hence drink it now.
     
    #4 BrettHead, Aug 15, 2013
  5. ironchefmiyagi13

    ironchefmiyagi13 Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2013 Tennessee

    Whew, that's such a relief! I was afraid that shelf turd was going to stink up the rest of my cooler ;-)
     
    #5 ironchefmiyagi13, Aug 15, 2013
  6. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    Well it's already aged two year now so how long do you want to hold, fondle, and look at it before popping the top?
     
    #6 nc41, Aug 15, 2013
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  7. Mplsmetro57

    Mplsmetro57 Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2013 Minnesota

    Had one last week with friends and it was tasting mellow and smooth! :slight_smile:
     
    #7 Mplsmetro57, Aug 15, 2013
  8. Boilerfood

    Boilerfood Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2012 Indiana

    Its really in that zone where previous storage means a lot. I had one 6 months ago that was stored intelligently that was sublime. I had one 3 months ago that was probably stored terribly and it was an oxidized mess.
     
    #8 Boilerfood, Aug 15, 2013
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  9. blivingston1985

    blivingston1985 Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2010 North Carolina

    The correct answer is he isn't because he is dead:wink:
     
    #9 blivingston1985, Aug 15, 2013
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  10. kdb150

    kdb150 Initiate (0) Mar 8, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I think it's more complex than that.
     
    #10 kdb150, Aug 15, 2013
  11. errantnight

    errantnight Pooh-Bah (2,015) Jul 7, 2005 District of Columbia
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    While humorous this ignores all sorts of other reasons why reviewers give poor/inaccurate reviews and it also serves as a quick, mindless dismissal to actually think about and evaluate beers by automatically assigning ulterior motives.

    Besides, you missed one.

    8.)The reviews has multiples in the cellar, has had one recently, but the beer does not have any particular trade value and they're stuck with whatever they have left.
     
    #11 errantnight, Aug 15, 2013
  12. tinypyramids

    tinypyramids Pundit (897) Jul 19, 2012 Illinois

    i had KH three times last year. it was delicious all three times. have not had it since. i would personally say drink now, or at least soon.
     
    #12 tinypyramids, Aug 15, 2013
  13. ironchefmiyagi13

    ironchefmiyagi13 Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2013 Tennessee

    Thank you all for your comments. Labor Day weekend coming is the busiest time in the restaurant business, so I think I will crack it open to celebrate the end of a successful summer :-)
     
    #13 ironchefmiyagi13, Aug 15, 2013
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  14. sacrelicio

    sacrelicio Pooh-Bah (1,838) Feb 15, 2005 Minnesota
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    Had once, loved it, probably will never have again. Would suggest drinking now but I also think it could age more. Certainly not going to fall off anytime soon. Probably ages as well as BCBS.
     
    #14 sacrelicio, Aug 15, 2013
  15. JasonLovesBeer

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

    Always worth drinking sooner than later if you only have one - unless there's been unanimous feedback that it's not ready. But that's very uncommon, much more uncommon than this forum would lead you to believe.
     
    #15 JasonLovesBeer, Aug 15, 2013
  16. JmH

    JmH Aspirant (272) Jun 6, 2012 Illinois

    you could get hit by a bus tomorrow

    yolo, bro
     
    #16 JmH, Aug 16, 2013
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  17. chronie

    chronie Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2011 Illinois

    I have one about every six months. I thought it tasted the best right around Nov 2011 (right when it was released). It's still very good now, more smooth and less bourbon bite.
     
    #17 chronie, Aug 17, 2013
  18. Rasputin

    Rasputin Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2004 Illinois

    I just had one last week, it was fantastic. If you've not tried it before, I say to ahead and drink the one you have.
     
    #18 Rasputin, Aug 17, 2013
  19. Hophead717

    Hophead717 Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2011 Massachusetts

    Have had pours from four bottles. Fresh was the best, the second time was second best, the third time was third best, and the most recent time (two months ago) was fourth best. Good on all occasions, but best fresh.
     
    #19 Hophead717, Aug 18, 2013
  20. Etan

    Etan Initiate (0) Jul 11, 2011 Wisconsin

    Trade it for a better beer like Bligh's.
     
    #20 Etan, Aug 18, 2013
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