Palo Santo

I can't speak to the Palo Santo as I'm currently cellaring 4 bottles at the moment. However I did recently do a vertical of a Raison D'etra (2009 vintage). It was spectacular. The alcohol warmth completely subsided and the usual caramelized brown sugar notes turned into a nice vanilla with a slight roastyness still present. I also tried a vertical with Burton Baton (2010 vintage), but it seems that DFH has changed their brewing process a little and it just doesn’t seem like the same beer anymore. Also just a note – don’t forget to always swirl the bottle when pouring an aged DFH beer. It is amazing just how much sediment (and flavor) becomes plastered to the bottom after aging for just a year or two.

 

This thread has inspired me to crack open one of my 2 year old bottles this weekend... can't wait!

 

I have aged burton baton for a couple years....it does well as the label says.I also have some 2008 and 09's(Palo Santo)that hold their own as well.Haven't tasted one of my Palo's lately though,last time was about 6 months ago.In the end it all depends on your tastes.

Cheers

 

Had one of my 2010's last week, the alcohol has definitely died down and the caramel/brown sugar melds perfectly with the barrel spice and vanilla that have become more apparent. What a lovely beer.

 

I have a 2009 if anyone is interested.