Old English Ales

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Beertsipper, Mar 14, 2014.

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  1. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    I have a couple of bottles of Immort Ale and Bracia. I've heard and read that you shouldn't cellar these beers. However, the two I've mentioned are 9% abv and above. Anyone have any success aging these bad boys?
     
    #1 Beertsipper, Mar 14, 2014
  2. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    DFH Immort? If so, I think that one will age for a bit. Most stringer DFH beers are a little hot at the time of release. I haven't had Bracia but everything I've heard is that it's wonderfully balanced now. Doesn't sound like much will happen to improve that one.
     
    #2 HighWine, Mar 15, 2014
  3. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    Thanks, HighWine! I'll age one of the Bracia's for a year, and note the difference against its fresh counterpart.
     
    #3 Beertsipper, Mar 15, 2014
  4. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
    Pooh-Bah

    I've had a variety of (Thornbridge) Bracia's fresh and aged over, 2,3 and 5 years. It definitely becomes more tight knitted and complex over time. But I won't give it anything beyond that.
     
    #4 Zimbo, Mar 16, 2014
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