How's BCBVS doing?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by xnicknj, May 17, 2012.

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  1. xnicknj

    xnicknj Initiate (0) May 25, 2009 Pennsylvania

    I feel like I've seen a bunch of trade threads for this lately and it got me to thinking about how this is aging. Is the vanilla mellowing out? Is it still as sweet as it was a year+ ago? How is the barrel character meshing with the vanilla beans?

    I've had it a couple times and only have one bottle left that I'll probably open sometime soon so I'm curious. Discuss.
     
    #1 xnicknj, May 17, 2012
  2. eatabagofbooger

    eatabagofbooger Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon

    I opened my last bottle about a month ago. I was worried the vanilla flavor would have totally faded, but it was still very strong (a bonus for me, as I love vanilla). I had one fresh as well, but my memory is fuzzy enough that it's hard to compare. It was pretty cloying, and a single pour was plenty for me, but I really enjoyed it. Again, the vanilla is very strong, but the barrel character and the beer are quite distinct, though they do take a bit of a back seat to the vanilla and pure bourbon flavors.
     
    #2 eatabagofbooger, May 18, 2012
  3. jsilva

    jsilva Initiate (0) Nov 10, 2009 Massachusetts

    Ya, I agree the vanilla is still very prominent and up front.
     
    #3 jsilva, May 18, 2012
  4. Duff27

    Duff27 Pooh-Bah (2,552) Feb 10, 2010 Illinois
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    I can't say enough about how good this is drinking right now...the vanilla melds into the base stout like a boss! There but not overpowering. It's about as perfect as a stout could drink in my opinion.
     
    #4 Duff27, May 18, 2012
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  5. xnicknj

    xnicknj Initiate (0) May 25, 2009 Pennsylvania

    awesome. i loved it fresh so i'm expecting to still really enjoy the experience when i open that last one. i'd like to do it alongside a regular BCBS 10 as well so i can really pick up on the differences.
     
    #5 xnicknj, May 18, 2012
  6. maximum12

    maximum12 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,686) Jan 21, 2008 Minnesota
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    This exactly. Haven't had a taste since January, but it was just as good as my fading memory of it fresh. I wouldn't hesitate to trade for one or crack it open any time.
     
    #6 maximum12, May 19, 2012
  7. SteelersX

    SteelersX Savant (1,130) Jan 30, 2011 New York
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    I am actually surprised that a certain few havent chimed in on how barrel aged beers are not supposed to be aged and it must have fallen off by now.
    There is a thread where someone says Rare is tanking. Ridiculous.
    Vanilla is still drinking as amazing as it was fresh if not better.
     
    #7 SteelersX, May 19, 2012
  8. SteelersX

    SteelersX Savant (1,130) Jan 30, 2011 New York
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    Please dont think I'm a dick but this is ****.[​IMG]
     
    #8 SteelersX, May 19, 2012
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  9. SteelersX

    SteelersX Savant (1,130) Jan 30, 2011 New York
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    Agreed!
     
    #9 SteelersX, May 19, 2012
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  10. BdubleEdubleRUN

    BdubleEdubleRUN Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 California

     
    #10 BdubleEdubleRUN, May 19, 2012
  11. StoutFest

    StoutFest Initiate (0) Dec 15, 2009 Illinois

    Let me check...

    [​IMG]

    ...hmmm it's starting to taste like regular bourbon county. I prefer having it alone rather than having it side by side. I think it tastes better that way.
     
    #11 StoutFest, May 23, 2012
  12. daysinthewake

    daysinthewake Initiate (0) Nov 13, 2010 California

    I'm in awe. If you ever want to get rid of some vanillas I'll hook you up big time.
     
    #12 daysinthewake, May 23, 2012
  13. SteelersX

    SteelersX Savant (1,130) Jan 30, 2011 New York
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    Reminds me of that line in My Cousin Vinny.

    How do I know tht not a bunch of ones with a 20 wrapped around it!!

    :wink:
     
    #13 SteelersX, May 23, 2012
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  14. Durb777

    Durb777 Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2011 Illinois


    Seriously what does it take to get a Vanilla?
     
    #14 Durb777, May 24, 2012
  15. nknauz

    nknauz Initiate (0) Apr 28, 2011 Illinois
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    Ditto...
     
    #15 nknauz, May 24, 2012
  16. Aberration

    Aberration Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2009 Massachusetts

    Ditto Ditto.
     
    #16 Aberration, May 25, 2012
  17. cmmcdonn

    cmmcdonn Initiate (0) Jun 21, 2009 Virginia

    One and done for Rare I understand, but vanilla is not scarce like PVW barrels... I don't get why it's retired.
     
    #17 cmmcdonn, May 25, 2012
  18. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Apparently it was a huge mess to brew and clogged up the equipment. They don't want to deal with that again.
     
    #18 UCLABrewN84, May 25, 2012
  19. SteelersX

    SteelersX Savant (1,130) Jan 30, 2011 New York
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    It's true,
    I just made a vanilla mead and the vanilla beans turn to snot in the fermenter - a gooey mess.
     
    #19 SteelersX, May 25, 2012
  20. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I hate you all.
     
    #20 ShanePB, May 25, 2012
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