Old AleSmith Old Numbskull

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by districtcraft, Jul 12, 2013.

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  1. districtcraft

    districtcraft Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2012 District of Columbia

    Anyone open a bottle in the 2-4 year old timeframe of the Old Numbskull?

    How did it go?
     
    #1 districtcraft, Jul 12, 2013
  2. grumpy

    grumpy Pundit (920) May 24, 2005 Missouri

    This beer has been a conundrum for me. The first few times I had it (about 10 years ago) it seemed fairly malty and balanced for a U.S. barley wine. Since that time, I have opened several in the 2 - 5 year range, and they have seemed too hoppy for the malt profile. So, I guess if you are wanting there to still be a strong hop presence, go for it. If you're seeking balance, you might consider waiting - if your storage is appropriate.
     
    #2 grumpy, Jul 12, 2013
  3. stupac2

    stupac2 Pooh-Bah (2,031) Feb 22, 2011 California
    Pooh-Bah

    I had a (I believe) 2007 the other day, really didn't like it.
     
    #3 stupac2, Jul 12, 2013
  4. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    My only bottle was a year old (2011) and though it was good, I could have used less hops.
     
    #4 RDMII, Jul 14, 2013
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