KBS Vertical ('09-'13)

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by imfrommichigan, Apr 12, 2013.

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  1. sobeleg

    sobeleg Savant (1,098) Jun 29, 2011 New York
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    I did an 08-13 vertical a few months back with three others, and here were our results (In order, left to right):

    11, 13, 10, 09, 12, 08
    11, 09, 13, 10, 08, 12
    11, 13, 10, 09, 08, 12
    12, 08, 13, 09, 10, 11
     
    #21 sobeleg, Aug 27, 2013
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  2. jmm380

    jmm380 Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2013 Florida

    Had the opportunity to talk with Dave Engbers last Thursday at a welcome to Florida Founders take over. Mentioned having a bottle of 2012 and he said drink it now.
     
    #22 jmm380, Aug 29, 2013
  3. basickness

    basickness Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 Pennsylvania

    of course "drink it now" less supply creates more demand!
     
    #23 basickness, Aug 29, 2013
  4. jmm380

    jmm380 Initiate (0) Jul 8, 2013 Florida

    I'm doubtful of that. Their supply already can't meet their demand.
     
    #24 jmm380, Aug 29, 2013
  5. basickness

    basickness Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Limited editions create hype and exclusivity
     
    #25 basickness, Aug 30, 2013
  6. basickness

    basickness Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Also, I've never met a brewer that said," don't drink my beer right now, it's not good enough right now and will be better later"
     
    #26 basickness, Aug 30, 2013
  7. deadonhisfeet

    deadonhisfeet Pooh-Bah (2,481) Apr 23, 2011 Kentucky
    Pooh-Bah

    Always glad when people share tasting notes like this on older vintages of KBS. I can never bring myself to age it. It simply tastes too good fresh so I keep it in the fridge. Perhaps someday it will be easier to buy and then I'll give it a shot.
     
    #27 deadonhisfeet, Aug 30, 2013
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  8. cmore

    cmore Aspirant (248) Jan 14, 2006 Michigan

    I'm on my last 4pk of the 2004 vintage , this beer ages well
     
    #28 cmore, Sep 4, 2013
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  9. rhartogsq

    rhartogsq Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2010 Virginia

    awesome. Dave is a really nice guy. If he says drink it now, I would.
     
    #29 rhartogsq, Sep 5, 2013
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  10. rhartogsq

    rhartogsq Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2010 Virginia

    some Deschutes beers had a best after date, Black Butte XXV says best after 06/10/14. So there you have it.
     
    #30 rhartogsq, Sep 5, 2013
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  11. basickness

    basickness Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 Pennsylvania

    My westy says it also, but arent those bottle conditioned beers?
     
    #31 basickness, Sep 5, 2013
  12. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    Deschutes

    As for the topic at hand, fresh is best.
     
    #32 BrettHead, Sep 6, 2013
  13. imfrommichigan

    imfrommichigan Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2012 Utah

    Tried a '13 alongside a '14 recently. This new batch is absurdly delicious and has to be the best KBS I've ever had.

    Cheers!
     
    #33 imfrommichigan, Apr 13, 2014
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  14. kylelenk

    kylelenk Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2012 Michigan

    It's perplexing as Founders official stance has always been their beers are brewed to be consumed immediately....Yet the often feature vintages in their taproom.
     
    #34 kylelenk, Apr 14, 2014
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  15. Stoutlover1976

    Stoutlover1976 Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2013 Michigan

    most people i have talked to say 14 isn't that great and to let it sit around for about 3 months or so before trying it. im still enjoying my 13's!
     
    #35 Stoutlover1976, Apr 16, 2014
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  16. GR_Beer_Nut

    GR_Beer_Nut Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2012 Michigan

    I never go past 8 months on this beer. I've had vintage bottles and everyone is right, it does mature....but when you lose the coffee, that's 1/3 of the flavor. If I want a solid BA chocolate stout, I'll go buy one and drink it fresh. Just one mans opinion
     
    #36 GR_Beer_Nut, Apr 17, 2014
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  17. slevy221

    slevy221 Initiate (0) Feb 27, 2014 New Jersey

    That's amazing that you were able to get so many. Any comparisons to 2014? It's the only one I've had and I loved it. Letting one age now.
     
    #37 slevy221, Apr 17, 2014
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