Hunahpu

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by JefferyLaGrow, Sep 20, 2014.

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  1. JefferyLaGrow

    JefferyLaGrow Initiate (0) Aug 15, 2014 Michigan

    I have been holding on to a Hunahpu that I got in a trade to age it out a bit. I have read mixed reviews on aging this beer. Does it truly hold up over time, or is this a beer that should be enjoyed fresh?

    I have only been trading beer for a short time, and cellaring beers for even less time. I have had the DB Huna and the regular Huna from this year, but if some of the flavors are falling off, I would rather drink this awesome beer when it is at it's peak... Let me know what y'all think!
     
    #1 JefferyLaGrow, Sep 20, 2014
  2. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    I've only had it a few times but seemed to like it best with about 9 months on it compared to fresh and a year and a half of age.
     
    #2 HighWine, Sep 20, 2014
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  3. cardsfan

    cardsfan Pundit (850) Jan 8, 2013 North Carolina
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    Had a 2011 a couple of months ago bad it was awesome!
     
    #3 cardsfan, Sep 23, 2014
  4. MOVERTON1284

    MOVERTON1284 Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2014 Alabama

    Trying a 2014 this weekend
     
    #4 MOVERTON1284, Sep 23, 2014
  5. Powderhornphil

    Powderhornphil Maven (1,428) Apr 30, 2012 Minnesota
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    I am sure opinions vary on this, but in my opinion fresher is generally better with Hunahpu. Not that it falls off fast or anything, but it always seems a bit more vibrant fresh.
     
    #5 Powderhornphil, Sep 28, 2014
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  6. mmulebarn

    mmulebarn Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2013 Minnesota

    It tastes like a world class stout fresh and a world class stout aged. You can't go wrong with Huna.
     
    #6 mmulebarn, Sep 28, 2014
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  7. Erik-P

    Erik-P Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2013 Canada (BC)

    agreed.. I've only had it fresh and it was amazing. but im sure some age on it would change the flavour profile a bit, and it'd still be amazing
     
    #7 Erik-P, Oct 6, 2014
  8. Zhillsgator

    Zhillsgator Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2014 Florida

    I had a 2011 Hunahpu this past weekend at a bottle share and it was amazing. Definitely a little more mellow flavor profile, but fantastic and smooth. More spice than I expected to be there, but hated to get to the bottom of that bottle!
     
    #8 Zhillsgator, Oct 8, 2014
  9. ohiobeer29

    ohiobeer29 Pooh-Bah (1,675) Feb 2, 2013 Ohio
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    From a few guys that have had it year after year they say to drink it fresh as some of the flavors start to fade.I.had it a few months old and it was very good favors were still intact and heat was balanced I wouldn't age it but I enjoy the heat from beers
     
    #9 ohiobeer29, Oct 8, 2014
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  10. maximum12

    maximum12 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,686) Jan 21, 2008 Minnesota
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    The 2011 might have been the best year & the one that's aged the best to date. Just amazing.
     
    #10 maximum12, Oct 8, 2014
  11. jimpdx

    jimpdx Crusader (414) Jan 10, 2012 Oregon

    We opened a 2014 and I thought it was way too green. Even the Double Barrel Huna seemed off to me and not as enjoyable. I plan on leaving them in the cellar for about two years before opening another.
     
    #11 jimpdx, Oct 14, 2014
  12. closisinthehouse

    closisinthehouse Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2011 Florida

    If you have never had a Huna, my personal suggestion would be drinking soon the one you received via trade.
    I've read plenty of posts saying that the vanilla and spice notes tend to fade with age. I personally haven't had a Huna with more than a year, but in the near future I will be doing a 3 year vertical.
     
    #12 closisinthehouse, Oct 15, 2014
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