Thomas Hardy's - When to Drink?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Bugs318, Nov 30, 2013.

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  1. Bugs318

    Bugs318 Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Canada (QC)

    I had a 2006 Thomas Hardy's in 2008 (when I was just getting into beer), but also have a 2007 and 2008 that have been well-cellared.

    I found the 2-year old 2006 quite hot, but don'r recall much else as its before I took notes and I knew little of the style then.

    I have read conflicting reports about the aging of these vintages and wanted some feedback on if they'd be better consumed soon or another handful of years on?
     
    #1 Bugs318, Nov 30, 2013
  2. Bugs318

    Bugs318 Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Canada (QC)

    I'll add that I have heard these 'newer' vintages won't have the staying power of the old and are drinking well, but have also heard that not holding these for 15-20+ years is sacrilege. Really would like to get some opinions on this! Thanks!
     
    #2 Bugs318, Dec 13, 2013
  3. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
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    The O'Hanlon's bottlings didn't have the stuffing of Eldridge Pope's original version. I'd give them a total of about 10 years cellaring but that's just me.
     
    #3 Zimbo, Dec 13, 2013
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