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How old is this bottle of Black Albert?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by 4DAloveofSTOUT, May 17, 2015.

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  1. 4DAloveofSTOUT

    4DAloveofSTOUT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,892) Nov 28, 2008 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I am not an expert on decode lot numbers of beers, but would like to know how old a Black Albert is that I have. Here are the numbers:

    Lot:171004042013 - B - C -D - Bottle Lot: 30-60-HH

    My best guess is that its a 2013 based on the end of the lot number. Anyone know if I am right?

    A tutorial on how to decode Lot numbers would be awesome too. All I need is the readers digest version.
     
    #1 4DAloveofSTOUT, May 17, 2015
  2. AndrewK

    AndrewK Savant (1,111) Oct 20, 2006 California

    I don't have any Black Alberts, but I have a 2011 Tsjeeses Reserva (listed as 2011 Vintage on the label), and its lot number ends in 2011, so I am going to guess that your bottle was in fact bottled on April 4th 2013.
     
    #2 AndrewK, May 17, 2015
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  3. Monkeyknife

    Monkeyknife Grand Pooh-Bah (5,381) Jan 8, 2007 Missouri
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    I think it's a 2012 botle with HH tag.
     
    #3 Monkeyknife, May 17, 2015
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  4. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    #4 BrettHead, May 19, 2015
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  5. stakem

    stakem Grand Pooh-Bah (4,070) Feb 20, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Thanks for the tag and yes OP you are correct.

    AA = 2006
    BB = 2007
    CC = 2008
    DD = 2009
    EE = 2010
    FF = 2011
    GG = 2012
    HH = 2013
     
    #5 stakem, May 19, 2015
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  6. 4DAloveofSTOUT

    4DAloveofSTOUT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,892) Nov 28, 2008 Illinois
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    Thanks! This has been the most help!
     
    #6 4DAloveofSTOUT, May 20, 2015
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