Trying this again...'09 BT vs '10 & '11

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by cfh64, Jul 14, 2012.

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  1. cfh64

    cfh64 Pooh-Bah (2,070) Aug 16, 2005 Texas
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    For some reason my last thread in the beer talk section was deleted so I'll try it here. Anyone who has had the '09, in your opinion,is it that much better then the other BT's? Without going into too much detail,why? Also how can you tell what year it is? Thanks.
     
    #1 cfh64, Jul 14, 2012
  2. shuntstout

    shuntstout Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2010 New Mexico

    Assuming you are talking about trying each fresh. What about with age? Is the '09 just getting better? Will the 2011 be just as good in 3 years? (obviously no way to tell) but just sayin has the '09 held it ground and still just as amazing right now? Should I save my '11 for a few years?
     
    #2 shuntstout, Jul 14, 2012
  3. cfh64

    cfh64 Pooh-Bah (2,070) Aug 16, 2005 Texas
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    I guess you didn't get a chance to read my old post before it was deleted. The '09 was brewed using 20? different malts whereas the others had less, I believe. Therefore the flavor profile was different and You won't be able to duplicate the '09 by aging the '10 or '11 because they were really different beers, kind of, I think. Hell, I don't know whats why I asked the damn question. Hopefully someone with some more knowledge will chime in.
     
    #3 cfh64, Jul 14, 2012
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  4. shuntstout

    shuntstout Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2010 New Mexico

    I see, well I guess I'll age mine for at least another year and give it a shot since I was lucky enough to track down any year!
     
    #4 shuntstout, Jul 14, 2012
  5. shuntstout

    shuntstout Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2010 New Mexico

    Good to know!
     
    #5 shuntstout, Jul 14, 2012
  6. DavoleBomb

    DavoleBomb Pooh-Bah (2,277) Mar 29, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Does/did the '09 taste like moonshine and unfermented imperial stout aged in diabetes barrels like the '11 did?
     
    #6 DavoleBomb, Jul 16, 2012
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  7. hiphopj5

    hiphopj5 Initiate (0) Jan 29, 2010 Colorado

    ISO: Diabetes Barrels
     
    #7 hiphopj5, Jul 18, 2012
  8. nanobrew

    nanobrew Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2008 California

    IIRC

    2009 - 19.~% ABV
    2010 - 18.2% ABV
    2011 - 18.3% ABV
     
    #8 nanobrew, Jul 18, 2012
  9. ChanChan

    ChanChan Maven (1,341) Dec 12, 2009 California

    I am assuming you are all talking about Black Tuesday? IMO, It would help if you at least mention the Brewery name.
     
    #9 ChanChan, Jul 18, 2012
  10. Beerandraiderfan

    Beerandraiderfan Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2009 Nevada

    Tried '09 at the barrel party last November. Tasted just like the '10 and '11.
     
    #10 Beerandraiderfan, Jul 19, 2012
  11. BdubleEdubleRUN

    BdubleEdubleRUN Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 California

    Left to right....09,10,11
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    #11 BdubleEdubleRUN, Jul 19, 2012
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  12. OneBeertoRTA

    OneBeertoRTA Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2010 California

    I think the BT is more helpful than the Brewery. That could mean anything.
     
    #12 OneBeertoRTA, Jul 19, 2012
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