info on 1995 labeled La Trappe Quad bottle?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by markdrinksbeer, Apr 28, 2014.

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  1. markdrinksbeer

    markdrinksbeer Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    A friend of mine has a fridge in his basement that has over time collected a few beers that found its way to the far back. A bottle was pulled yesterday which was unfortunately frozen, but it was a La Trappe Quad (corked in what felt like a ceramic bottle) with the date 1995 on it. I don't think he has had that bottle for almost 20 years, but I googled it and found very little information. Can anyone shed some light on this bottle? I don't have a picture, but can take one next time I am over if wanted.
     
    #1 markdrinksbeer, Apr 28, 2014
  2. braugon

    braugon Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2013 Connecticut

    if it froze already shouldnt you just consume it and let us know if it was any good....for science?
     
    #2 braugon, Apr 29, 2014
  3. markdrinksbeer

    markdrinksbeer Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    I was hoping for information about the beer itself, not so much if it should/can be consumed. It will be consumed next time I visit. I just can't find any mention of this beer with the year 1995 on it.
     
    #3 markdrinksbeer, Apr 29, 2014
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  4. youradhere

    youradhere Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2008 Washington

    Well, we would need to know what exactly it is you want to know- meaning you've already googled it, are you looking for trade value, etc?

    My initial readings on it:
    - since it has been frozen, and who knows for how long, I would say the yeast inside are dead, so further aging of the bottle will not yield the results that one would expect from a "live" bottle.
    - la trappe is a fairly common beer, I've seen it around and have not really desired to try it out FWIW; as I understand it, it follows in the same vein as Chimay Blue or delirium tremens
    - with that said, there may be a Trappist but out there that would love to have a 95 vintage, however having frozen it will have affected its desirability
    - can I drink it? Yes, it will most likely be delicious. I would say get some NY strip steaks with some sweet potatoes and drink the bottle while BBQing.
     
    #4 youradhere, Apr 29, 2014
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  5. markdrinksbeer

    markdrinksbeer Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    I honestly don't know if the beer is from 1995, as it doesn't seem likely he has had it since then. I was hoping someone had some information about the years they released the quad in the ceramic crock, versus the glass bottles. I am not interested in trade values, or "how good will it still be". I didn't originally post it to this cellaring forum, but it was moved here by a mod.
     
    #5 markdrinksbeer, Apr 29, 2014
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