Last year kbs

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Tryionn66, Mar 27, 2018.

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  1. Tryionn66

    Tryionn66 Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2017 New Hampshire

    So I just popped open one of my kbs bottles I stored in my cellar. The 2017 vintage and it was very thin and had a distinct liquorice taste. I'm new to aging beers so forgive me if I sound silly or inexperienced in this. I enjoyed it but it was very different than when I put them down there and I worry that it won't hold up to anymore time in my cellar. Should I just start drinking or will the flavor change and develop more over time?
     
    #1 Tryionn66, Mar 27, 2018
  2. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
    Mod Team BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I would recommend drinking KBS fresh rather than aged as one of the flavors that fades very quickly is coffee.

    You might also take a look at this thread.
     
    #2 dbrauneis, Mar 27, 2018
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  3. BenHoppy

    BenHoppy Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2017 Michigan

    Since you already aged it I suggest aging for 2 more years. I have been told by many folks that 3 year KBS is better than one year. Also I agree KBS is best fresh however I also believe each year brews different batches. 2017 for sure was best fresh. However 2018 I felt age will improve it as my 2018 wasn't as bourbon forward and am hoping in 3 years the flavors will pop a bit more.
    But since you already aged it and didn't like after a year go another 2 years and see if it appeals to you more.
     
    #3 BenHoppy, Mar 27, 2018
  4. Tryionn66

    Tryionn66 Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2017 New Hampshire

    Thank you that looks like just what I was looking for. Ill be sure to read it.

    I never said I didn't like the way it tasted, I'm drinking another one right now as I type. I was mostly concerned about how much it changed and how I didn't think it would hold up to anymore aging.

    I have two bottles left so I'll save them and probably just open one a year and see how that goes.
     
    #4 Tryionn66, Mar 28, 2018
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