How to do a vertical?

Oldest to newest so that your taste buds don't get overwhelmed by the time you get to the stuff you put the most effort into.

 

I like to pour them all at the same time and jump around.

1. Gives you a better idea of what time does to a brew when you can compare the different vintages side by side (do you remember what the first beer tasted like and how it compared after drinking 5 or 6?
2.Narrows down the variables, i.e. temperature, breathing time in the glass, excess rinse or leftover suds from the last beer tasted
3. Makes it easier to compare color differences/changes

Just my .02

 

Totally agree

 

Great idea! I've never thought of it that way. I'm used to doing verticals with wine, but not too experienced with beer yet. I'll give this a shot on the next one I do.

 

I like to go newest to oldest so I can see how the beer has changed over time. Similar to what others have said once I at least have a couple of sips in this order I tend to bounce around.

 

I think it would have to do with the vertical in question. When I did a complete Stone Old Guardian vertical we went from oldest to youngest. Didn't help thou with the damn odd years getting in the way of the taste