Saison Aging

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by SoggyCoasters, Jan 30, 2013.

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  1. SoggyCoasters

    SoggyCoasters Initiate (0) Jan 4, 2013 New Jersey

    I was given two bottles of Brasserie DuPont Les Bons Voeux. Its 9.5% ABV so i was thinking about possibly cellaring one. Do saison's age well? Is it even worth it or should i just enjoy them asap?

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    #1 SoggyCoasters, Jan 30, 2013
  2. leedorham

    leedorham Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2006 Washington

    I like that beer fresh (in terms of release). I've had a few bottles with a year plus on them and it seems a much more muted beer.
     
    #2 leedorham, Jan 30, 2013
  3. reverseapachemaster

    reverseapachemaster Zealot (722) Sep 21, 2012 Texas

    The hops will fade with time and as leedorham said, get somewhat muted. I'd still take an aged Avec over a lot of saisons but if you have it to enjoy fresh I would.
     
    #3 reverseapachemaster, Jan 30, 2013
  4. SoggyCoasters

    SoggyCoasters Initiate (0) Jan 4, 2013 New Jersey

    Thanks. Cant wait to drink em.
     
    #4 SoggyCoasters, Jan 31, 2013
  5. VladTepes

    VladTepes Initiate (0) Oct 18, 2012 Finland

    Usually Saisons are best when they are fresh.
     
    #5 VladTepes, Feb 1, 2013
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  6. cfh64

    cfh64 Pooh-Bah (2,070) Aug 16, 2005 Texas
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    The only exception, IMO, is any saison with Brett. I prefer those aged at least a year or two but that's just me.

    Edit: I realize you said "usually", just posting this for OP.
     
    #6 cfh64, Feb 1, 2013
  7. heesu

    heesu Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2012 Michigan

    FWIW - my local bottle shop (bottlecraft in San Diego) included that in a recent release of their monthly beer club. It was a number of selections chosen by "Dr. Bill" at Stone Brewing. His comments:

    I ended up getting another bottle from a friend, so I'm probably going to drink one soon, and age the other.
     
    #7 heesu, Feb 1, 2013
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