Should I allow my barrel aged Bigfoot to develop?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by BourbonBarrelBeerBelly, Apr 26, 2013.

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  1. BourbonBarrelBeerBelly

    BourbonBarrelBeerBelly Crusader (457) Feb 13, 2013 Washington

    Just recently, I had the original Bigfoot barley wine for the first time. Felt that it was good, but overbearing, and decided this beer would probably benefit from aging. Shortly after, I acquired the BA Bigfoot. Of course, I'm excited to try it, but if it's anything like the original, I'm thinking I may want to give it 2 or so years and allow it to develop and become more palatable... So anyways, what do you guys think about this issue? I'm sure a lot of you have had this fresh. Thank you!
     
    #1 BourbonBarrelBeerBelly, Apr 26, 2013
  2. asustevo

    asustevo Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 North Carolina

    If the original version is overbearing to you, definitely wait on the BA version.
     
    #2 asustevo, Apr 26, 2013
  3. MontereyBay831

    MontereyBay831 Zealot (622) Dec 15, 2012 California
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    They barrel age it and release it to their likings, you either drink what they like, or cellar it to how you may like it. Cheers
     
    #3 MontereyBay831, Apr 26, 2013
  4. TNasty1126

    TNasty1126 Initiate (0) Jun 21, 2012 Washington

    I just had a fresh one, quite boozy and I love fresh barrel aged beers, I typically dont hold on to my barrel aged beer, my point is, I consider my palate good for barrel aged beers and that being said, this thing needs some time in the bottle, barley wines seem not to tame bourbon in the same way stouts do, I have one more bottle of BA Bigfoot, and yeah she's gonna spend some time on the shelf.
     
    #4 TNasty1126, Apr 26, 2013
  5. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Barrel aged version is a whiskey bomb. I'm waiting on mine 3 years minimum. Bigfoot actually becomes a bigger beer after significant aging which should balance well with the barrel I'm assuming.
     
    #5 RBassSFHOPit2ME, Apr 26, 2013
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  6. RichD

    RichD Pooh-Bah (2,318) Mar 18, 2012 Rhode Island
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    I never had the luxury or opportunity to buy this brew, but I would definitely let this baby age a few years. I've had the original big foot and it's quite delicious. However, I believe time will only make this beer shine. Age this bad boy for a little and then have it. If you have more than 1, I'd drink one now and age the other(s).
     
    #6 RichD, Apr 26, 2013
  7. bobhits

    bobhits Maven (1,498) Oct 31, 2006 Ohio

    It's amazing now but I wish I'd saved my second bottle for aging :slight_frown: Amazing beer but yes it is hot. However the hops aren't going to be an issue imo if you felt they were a bit harsh in the fresh bigfoot (which honestly fresh bigfoot can be pretty unappealing to me).
     
    #7 bobhits, Apr 26, 2013
  8. VTMoondog

    VTMoondog Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2013 Vermont

    this is good information...I have one bottle of BA Bigfoot, this years version....guess I should let it sit a bit.
     
    #8 VTMoondog, Apr 26, 2013
  9. Nayr

    Nayr Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2012 Hawaii

    Did you purchase the BA Bigfoot recently? If so, would you be kind and tell me where?
     
    #9 Nayr, Apr 26, 2013
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  10. BourbonBarrelBeerBelly

    BourbonBarrelBeerBelly Crusader (457) Feb 13, 2013 Washington

    Oh man, no, not real recent. And it was at a Bevmo in Seattle. How did y'all feel about the Sucaba? I had it once, loved it and currently have 2 bombers in the process of development. I also managed to grab a 2012 World Wide Stout, as well as a 2011 Older Viscosity today! Side note, if y'all got any barrel aged stouts, or barley wines you want to trade, let me know and send me a list of what you're willing to part with! I have all kinds of stuff.. Coney Island barrel aged Human Blockhead, Sucaba, Labyrinth Black Ale, maybe some Fremont Bourbon Abominable, etc..
     
    #10 BourbonBarrelBeerBelly, Apr 26, 2013
  11. TNasty1126

    TNasty1126 Initiate (0) Jun 21, 2012 Washington

    No, it was a couple months ago, got the last one at Liquor collection and Ewa Pantry.
     
    #11 TNasty1126, Apr 26, 2013
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  12. sjverla

    sjverla Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2008 Massachusetts

    I opened mine a couple weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Moreover, my wife, who generally isn't a fan of the really big beers, said she kind of loved it.

    I said, "too bad, cause I doubt I'll ever be able to get it again."

    It's definitely a little hot, but it really comes together beautifully. But then again, I like my bourbon neat, so keep that in mind.
     
    #12 sjverla, Apr 26, 2013
  13. jtmartino

    jtmartino Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 California

    I'm holding onto my BA Bigfoot bottles - it was a little hot and too hoppy for my liking when fresh.
     
    #13 jtmartino, Apr 26, 2013
  14. VeganUndead

    VeganUndead Initiate (0) Apr 25, 2012 Virginia

    trade it for cw bbbw or sucaba, age won't put ba bigfoot on par with either imo
     
    #14 VeganUndead, Apr 28, 2013
  15. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Had one a few weeks ago, it was awesome. I actually thought it was incredibly smooth. My palate tends to love fresh bourbon barrel aged beers though.
     
    #15 ShanePB, Apr 29, 2013
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