How the aging works?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by beernewbie285, Oct 7, 2015.

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  1. beernewbie285

    beernewbie285 Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2015 Kansas

    So I will start with I know nothing about how the beer ages and what changes and what to expect. And yes I could research it but I like to hear from people about topics concerning beer. So I have a few favorite bombers from my area that I can find. Stone Ruinten triple IPA. And Tank 7 by boulevard. Now I'm about to deploy so my question is if I bought one of each and let them sit while I was gone could I expect any change? Would it be drastic or not even worth it? Thanks for the comments in advance.
     
    #1 beernewbie285, Oct 7, 2015
  2. wdberkley

    wdberkley Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2015 Illinois

    Typically, you want to drink Hoppy Beers fresh before the hops fade and dramatically change the characteristics of a beer you already love fresh. Tank 7 is a fantastic farmhouse - I've never had one older than a couple months. Not sure what aging it would do. I'm pretty sure @TheJermis will attest to that...
     
    #2 wdberkley, Oct 8, 2015
  3. Scarysun

    Scarysun Devotee (386) Apr 13, 2015 Missouri
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    I had asked the same question a couple months back and it seemed that everyone had recommended a book called "Vintage Beer". Amazon has them used and in great condition at a very reasonable price. Great book, definitely worth reading if you are planing on cellaring beer. Hope this helps and plan on your beer budget going way up.
     
    #3 Scarysun, Oct 8, 2015
  4. JeremyDanner

    JeremyDanner Zealot (679) Dec 20, 2005 Missouri

    I've tasted aged Tank 7 as part of our sensory program and it's not pretty. The whole point of Tank 7 is to showcase the interplay of bright/citrusy hop flavor and aroma from Amarillo hops with Belgian yeast esters/phenols. Aging the beer kills the hop character and makes the beer seem very flat. I'd definitely drink Tank 7 fresh.
     
    #4 JeremyDanner, Oct 8, 2015
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  5. wdberkley

    wdberkley Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2015 Illinois

    What he said. Certain beers will develop characteristics, allow certain flavors to blend with each other, and will even mellow out some of the burn of higher ABV stuff. The two styles you mentioned, traditionally, taste better fresh. BUT, to each their own. If you're adventurous, throw a bottle of each in the basement for 6+ months and do the experimentation yourself. Everyone's taste is a little different, maybe it works for you!
     
    #5 wdberkley, Oct 9, 2015
  6. beernewbie285

    beernewbie285 Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2015 Kansas

    Thanks this has been extremely helpful. Now if I were to want to age a beer while I was gone 9_12 months or so what types would work best and develop best over time?
     
    #6 beernewbie285, Oct 9, 2015
  7. mxracercam

    mxracercam Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    stouts, sours, lambics.
     
    #7 mxracercam, Oct 9, 2015
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  8. phildow

    phildow Crusader (407) Jan 6, 2013 Michigan

    Anything smoked as well.
     
    #8 phildow, Oct 13, 2015
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