Rare vos and hennepin from 06?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Derranged, Feb 22, 2012.

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  1. Derranged

    Derranged Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2010 New York

    Could those beers age well? A friend of mine who has loads of beer said he's been aging some and gave them to me. For those who might think "some friend, giving you outdated beer", I can't complain because this guy shared a bottle of Westy 12 with me.
     
    #1 Derranged, Feb 22, 2012
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  2. mjtiernan

    mjtiernan Initiate (0) Feb 15, 2008 New York

    They should be just fine but I doubt the age really helped them a whole lot.
     
    #2 mjtiernan, Feb 22, 2012
  3. Derranged

    Derranged Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2010 New York

    Thank you, sir.
     
    #3 Derranged, Feb 22, 2012
  4. yamar68

    yamar68 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2011 Minnesota

    I'd actually really like to try Hennepin with some time on it. Let us know how they stack up!
     
    #4 yamar68, Feb 23, 2012
  5. stevefinny

    stevefinny Pundit (785) Aug 28, 2009 New Jersey

    Seriously i would love to know how they are with some age.
     
    #5 stevefinny, Feb 23, 2012
  6. Edwaka01

    Edwaka01 Initiate (0) Dec 26, 2011 New York

    Hennepin in general will age better than Vos. In perfect conditions, both will age and take on new and favorable characteristics, but the Hennepin especially.

    Ommegang aged Hennepin, Abbey, and 3phils for a while in Howe Caverns, a nearby cavern tourist-attraction. The Hennepin stored down there was awesome...but a lot of its awesomeness was likely due to the placebo/I-just-payed-10-dollars-more-for-this-bottle-cuz-it-was-cave-aged-effect.

    In theory, a steady basement or beer fridge would have produced the same results. As long as you've followed the general rules (no light, constant cool temps), you should have some awesome beer on your hands. I've tried plenty of aged Hennepin, but I'd be curious to see what you think of the Rare Vos.
     
    #6 Edwaka01, Feb 23, 2012
  7. Derranged

    Derranged Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2010 New York

    I will let everyone know what they are like once I get to try them.
     
    #7 Derranged, Feb 23, 2012
  8. JohnnyTightLips

    JohnnyTightLips Initiate (0) May 30, 2009 Illinois

    Yeah, not sure about Hennepin, but don't think a 6.5% guy would be a suitable candidate in the cellar. See if your friend has any old 3 Philosophers!
     
    #8 JohnnyTightLips, Feb 23, 2012
  9. robbydb85

    robbydb85 Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2012 New Jersey

    i only payed an extra $2/bottle for the cave aged 3p in 2008 and it was absolutely worth it

     
    #9 robbydb85, Feb 24, 2012
  10. Derranged

    Derranged Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2010 New York

    I'm letting the 06 Hen get cold now. How likely is it that I can get sick from it?
     
    #10 Derranged, Jun 10, 2012
  11. Derranged

    Derranged Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2010 New York

    Drinking the 06 Hennepin now. It isn't bad, tastes like a tart, dry sparkling white wine. I guess its safe to drink.
     
    #11 Derranged, Jun 10, 2012
  12. Derranged

    Derranged Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2010 New York

    Bah.. Twas ok at first but as it started warming up in the glass, it tasted funny. Finished the pint, poured another one and tasted worse. Drain pour. At least the most of the first glass was ok.
     
    #12 Derranged, Jun 10, 2012
  13. Derranged

    Derranged Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2010 New York

    I guess that probably means the Rare Vos won't be good either. Turds.
     
    #13 Derranged, Jun 10, 2012
  14. knightlypint

    knightlypint Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2012 New Jersey

    IMO 6 years might be a stretch for H & RV.
     
    #14 knightlypint, Jun 11, 2012
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