Stone Double Bastard aging recommendation

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Ant7780, Dec 2, 2012.

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  1. Ant7780

    Ant7780 Crusader (451) Dec 2, 2012 Michigan

    Hello all,
    I'm totally new to aging, and I'm building my cellar right now. One of my first purchases is a 22 of SDB and I'm just wondering how long I should age it. I have patience but I'd like to try it within 5 years. Please advise.
     
    #1 Ant7780, Dec 2, 2012
  2. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    People tend to think it does well after 1 or 2 years of age on it.
     
    #2 UCLABrewN84, Dec 4, 2012
  3. paulys55

    paulys55 Initiate (0) Aug 2, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Have you tasted this beer already?
     
    #3 paulys55, Dec 4, 2012
  4. Ant7780

    Ant7780 Crusader (451) Dec 2, 2012 Michigan

    Yes. I enjoy it fresh often, but being that it's so aggressive, I wonder what flavors are hiding under the hoppy bitterness and alcohol burn. If people have had experiences with it mellowing out after a year then that's probably how long I'll wait.
     
    #4 Ant7780, Dec 4, 2012
  5. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    I love it at four years, but that's just me. The heat is gone which I miss, but there's a wonderful malt profile hidden behind the hop bomb it is when fresh.
     
    #5 RDMII, Dec 4, 2012
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