Stone Bitter Chocolate

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by dbmernin83, Nov 21, 2012.

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  1. dbmernin83

    dbmernin83 Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2010 California

    I still have a bottle that I'm considering opening some time between now and the end of the year. I was wondering if anyone has opened one within the last sixth months. How's it holding up? I feel like it might be almost passed its prime, and if so, I'll open it tomorrow!!! Cheers!
     
    #1 dbmernin83, Nov 21, 2012
  2. AndrewK

    AndrewK Savant (1,123) Oct 20, 2006 California

    I've tried two in the past six months, one was decent but no better and probably not as good as it was fresh based on my recollection. The other had developed a strong ashy character that I found rather off-putting, but my fellow tasting buddies didn't mind. Overall I deemed aging this beer to this length of time a failed experiment.
     
    #2 AndrewK, Nov 22, 2012
  3. BiltmoreShores

    BiltmoreShores Initiate (0) Aug 15, 2005 New York

    As this was my favorite beer at the time of its release, I purchase 2 cases of it. I've had plenty over the past few years and it has never disappointed me. Most recently, I had a bottle last month and it is holding up very well. The chocolate seems to have faded a bit, but it is still a bottle I look forward to. I only have 2 bottles left and always go to grab one, but then remember I only have 2 bottles left! When you open it, enjoy!
     
    #3 BiltmoreShores, Nov 24, 2012
  4. Timmush

    Timmush Pundit (931) Jan 5, 2008 New Jersey

    I have one that I found in my Fridge in the back. might open it today. I will report back.
     
    #4 Timmush, Nov 24, 2012
  5. sil1

    sil1 Initiate (0) May 19, 2012 California

    I had a one a couple of months back it was holding up pretty well
     
    #5 sil1, Nov 27, 2012
  6. BearsOnAcid

    BearsOnAcid Pooh-Bah (2,239) Mar 17, 2009 Massachusetts
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    Opened one last night and it was decent. Super mellow though. It needs to warm up a lot.
     
    #6 BearsOnAcid, Nov 28, 2012
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