Samichlaus Classic

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  1. BitterTetley

    BitterTetley Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2013 North Carolina

    I'm still sitting on a couple bottles of the 2000. How long will these things age?
     
    #21 BitterTetley, Apr 3, 2013
  2. WilliamLee

    WilliamLee Crusader (415) Jun 29, 2010 Mississippi

    I tried this again. I paired it with some cheese (sorry I did get the name, my wife bought it, it was good and now it’s gone), but the cheese helped. So did taking it slow and being prepared. I have to say the results were much better than the first time but it confirmed my assumption that I will never like this as much as Dogfish Head World Wide Stout. It’s an interesting beer which I may try again from time to time but for me there’s a lot of other beer I would prefer before this one because the flavors that I liked (sweet malt, dark fruits, peppery spice) were not strong enough, and I can find beer I like better for less price.

    I have one more in storage. I’ll see what it’s like in a few years.
     
    #22 WilliamLee, Apr 21, 2013
  3. Docrock

    Docrock Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2012 Illinois

    As someone else stated, a 12 oz bottle is good to share with 3 friends. I really enjoy this beer, generally 3-7 yrs of age on it. Also tend to drink only over the winter holidays around the fireplace.
     
    #23 Docrock, Apr 21, 2013
  4. Hugonaut13

    Hugonaut13 Initiate (0) Nov 29, 2012 Illinois

    You should, it's a sweet boozy treat. Delicious stuff.
     
    #24 Hugonaut13, Apr 22, 2013
  5. aslamm75

    aslamm75 Zealot (636) Nov 6, 2009 Indiana
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    I love the stuff! Some of my favorite beer. I had a 2010 just a month ago for the first time and it became one of my favorite beers. But like anything on BA, it's all about taste. I like big boozy and sweet beers which this is exactly. That's why threads on cellaring are difficult to interpret because one man's drain pour is another man's nectar of the gods!
     
    #25 aslamm75, Apr 22, 2013
  6. acevenom

    acevenom Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2011 Louisiana

    This is one of those beers you treat with a little respect. A single bottle consumed alone can be a bit much for some people, but I do recommend sharing this one.
     
    #26 acevenom, Apr 22, 2013
  7. Morey

    Morey Pooh-Bah (1,822) Dec 30, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    I love this beer, and the only other two people that I'd split it with are myself and I. Sure, it's a sipper, but it's unique and fun to drink too. To each their own though.
     
    #27 Morey, Apr 22, 2013
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  8. DrDemento456

    DrDemento456 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,439) May 15, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Where the hell did you get a 2012 bottle? Most places around here carry 2008 or 2009 vintages.
     
    #28 DrDemento456, Apr 22, 2013
  9. BedetheVenerable

    BedetheVenerable Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2008 Missouri

    Just finished (to my great sadness) the last 2006 I had. It. was. effing. magical.
     
    #29 BedetheVenerable, Apr 22, 2013
  10. tcman128

    tcman128 Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2012 Illinois

    Agreed. One of my all time favorites as well. Part of the beauty of craft beer I suppose:slight_smile:
     
    #30 tcman128, Apr 22, 2013
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