Saison Rue

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by MadLatvian, Jul 6, 2015.

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  1. MadLatvian

    MadLatvian Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2015 Michigan

    Just bought a bottle of this (The Bruery) yesterday. After getting home I realized it was bottled March of 2013. The bottle claims it's good up to two years. Called The Bruery but couldn't get anyone on the phone. Does this one taste fine after two years or should I take it back? Part of me thinks it's a great score but according to the bottle I'm not so sure.
     
    #1 MadLatvian, Jul 6, 2015
  2. stakem

    stakem Grand Pooh-Bah (4,070) Feb 20, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    3 weeks ago I opened a bottle of this that was 5 years old. It was incredible. I wrote a full review for it but have not uploaded it to the site yet.

    IMO that is a great score if it was stored properly. Saison Rue has brett in it and it developes with time. My bottle had wonderful barnyard quality blended with a bright citrus character. By no means did it taste old in my opinion.
     
    #2 stakem, Jul 7, 2015
  3. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    i love aged saison rue. my vote: ignore what the bottle says, it is indeed a score.

    just make sure to chill it before you open it so it doesn't gush too much.
     
    #3 Pahn, Jul 7, 2015
  4. Prince_Casual

    Prince_Casual Savant (1,236) Nov 3, 2012 District of Columbia
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    I'd call that a score personally. I can't imagine it being not "at least as good" as a fresher one.

    Good point on the spillage though, consider a container to catch some liquid in, or over the sink.
     
    #4 Prince_Casual, Jul 7, 2015
  5. MadLatvian

    MadLatvian Initiate (0) Feb 8, 2015 Michigan

    Thanks for the feedback!
     
    #5 MadLatvian, Jul 9, 2015
  6. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    Way better at two years than fresh.
     
    #6 RDMII, Jul 9, 2015
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