I really hate when I do this...

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  1. pjs234

    pjs234 Maven (1,453) Jun 29, 2008 Connecticut

    So back in March I stumbled upon some fresh Sculpin, which rarely makes CT appearances, and purchased 3 bottles. I had one, and it was great, I gave one away, and the other I forgot about until just yesterday when I was checking the inventory in my fridge. I saw the bomber in the back of my fridge and couldn't tell what it was... I pulled out everything in front of it so I could get to it and my heart sunk when I realized that it was my Sculpin. I had truly forgotten that I had it. I will still drink it, although being 2 months old I am sure that it has lost a lot of what makes it so special. Either way, let me know if any of you have similar stories. I really need a better way to keep track of my beers that are date sensitive.
     
    #1 pjs234, May 12, 2012
  2. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    I wouldn't sweat it all that much, kept dark and cold it will still be good.
     
    #2 nc41, May 12, 2012
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  3. pjs234

    pjs234 Maven (1,453) Jun 29, 2008 Connecticut

    I know... in all likelihood I won't be able to tell the difference, it's just frustrating
     
    #3 pjs234, May 12, 2012
  4. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
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    I take a pic, set cell phone alarm, then when it goes off it shows the pic of Sculpin and I say out loud - "It's Sculpin Time!"
     
    #4 yemenmocha, May 12, 2012
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  5. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    I keep my age worthy stuff out of my fridge for the most part, except my KBS stash. Whats in my fridge is stuff that's drinkable right now, this way stuff doesn't get lost. I try not to over buy IPA's and such, but if a case is found at a good price I buy it.
     
    #5 nc41, May 12, 2012
  6. pjs234

    pjs234 Maven (1,453) Jun 29, 2008 Connecticut

    That's probably my problem is that I ended up with too much non-agable stuff. It's hard to restrain myself I go to the package store....
     
    #6 pjs234, May 12, 2012
  7. Reagan1984

    Reagan1984 Pooh-Bah (2,329) May 15, 2008 Massachusetts
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    This is exactly why I keep an excel spreadsheet of my inventory categorized by date with RED Highlighting of any beer that must be consumed fresh. I feel your pain man.
     
    #7 Reagan1984, May 12, 2012
  8. JrGtr

    JrGtr Pooh-Bah (1,775) Apr 13, 2006 Massachusetts
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    Did you try it? Do so with an open mind. Some IPAs do fine for that long, plus sculpin has enough malt backbone to still be tasty.
     
    #8 JrGtr, May 12, 2012
  9. pjs234

    pjs234 Maven (1,453) Jun 29, 2008 Connecticut

    Haven't had yet. I will def keep an open mind... Due to it's scarcity I really wanted to have as fresh as possible. Who knows, maybe i will be really supprised when I try it. Will probably have it tonight and will give an update.
     
    #9 pjs234, May 12, 2012
  10. Hanzo

    Hanzo Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2012 Virginia

    Beers getting lost in the fridge is much like socks that lose their mate in the wash. It just cannot be explained.
     
    #10 Hanzo, May 12, 2012
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  11. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    Don't buy volatile brews anymore. Time to start buying some super pasturized lagers that can sit on the shelf for years...
     
    #11 SFACRKnight, May 12, 2012
  12. oldp0rt

    oldp0rt Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2011 Canada (QC)

    you can even experiment in aging some. Just imagine in 3 years 2012 coors iced T
     
    #12 oldp0rt, May 12, 2012
  13. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    Bmc verticals ftw!
     
    #13 SFACRKnight, May 12, 2012
  14. lucas1801

    lucas1801 Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Massachusetts

    It was in the fridge the whole time, so that helps minimize hop loss though there will be some.
     
    #14 lucas1801, May 12, 2012
  15. Rback

    Rback Crusader (489) Feb 26, 2012 New York

    If you can't tell the difference why would that be frustrating?
     
    #15 Rback, May 12, 2012
  16. xsouldriverx

    xsouldriverx Initiate (0) Aug 5, 2006 New York

    i have the opposite problem. too many agable beers and not enough peft for regular "now" drinking.
     
    #16 xsouldriverx, May 12, 2012
  17. djsmith1174

    djsmith1174 Savant (1,015) Aug 21, 2005 Minnesota

    I notice even greater hints of metallic corn in the 2010...
     
    #17 djsmith1174, May 12, 2012
  18. Rback

    Rback Crusader (489) Feb 26, 2012 New York

    Going in or coming out ?
     
    #18 Rback, May 12, 2012
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  19. djsmith1174

    djsmith1174 Savant (1,015) Aug 21, 2005 Minnesota

    The notes are slighted muted by stomach acid and dinner on the return trip.
     
    #19 djsmith1174, May 12, 2012
  20. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    I did that with Sculpin ad Victory at Sea as well. I drank the Sculpin (and hated it), but the Victory at Sea I enjoyed it. Lost a touch of vanilla, but still amazing. Its better to drink it than trade it away to someone under false pretenses which I almost did.
     
    #20 VncentLIFE, May 12, 2012
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