Prior 8

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by JackRWatkins, Aug 18, 2015.

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  1. JackRWatkins

    JackRWatkins Maven (1,472) Nov 3, 2014 Georgia
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    anybody ever cellared st. bernardus prior 8, how did it fare what were the results etc. I know technically speaking it should be a fine candidate for aging but any detailed commentary about this would be appreciated.
     
    #1 JackRWatkins, Aug 18, 2015
  2. ttango

    ttango Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2010 Michigan

    I keep all my 8 in my drinking stock. It's one of those that is well-balanced from the get-go (as opposed to 12, which can be hot fresh IME).

    But, hey, you make a good point. I'll move a few 8s up to the aging stock and give it a go in a year or two.
     
    #2 ttango, Aug 19, 2015
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  3. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    my review of a bottle in 2014, I think it did well:

    750 ml corked and caged bottle, 2010 vintage, so 4 years old.
    Medium body color, foamy off white head. Very nice aroma - complex malt, bready, nutty. Same flavors in the taste, plus some earthy herbal notes. Medium body, soft smooth carbonation. Very nice dubbel, a prime example overall.
     
    #3 jmdrpi, Aug 21, 2015
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