Uncle Jacob's stout

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by fuberwil, May 8, 2015.

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  1. fuberwil

    fuberwil Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2015 California

    Tried searching the forums and couldn't find anything. Just picked up a bottle of Avery's Uncle Jacob's stout with the batch from feb 2015 (not sure if there were different batches for the year). Debating if I should hold off and age it for a little longer or drink it fresh (relatively). I recall reading some posts where BA recommended drinking it asap but I may be mistaken
     
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  2. MarshallBirdhouse

    MarshallBirdhouse Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2013 Kentucky
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    Drink now. I honestly think it's better than regular BCBS.
     
    #2 MarshallBirdhouse, May 8, 2015
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  3. dataylor21

    dataylor21 Initiate (0) Sep 13, 2013 Kentucky

    I tend to lean toward drinking things I've never had before fresh. That being said, Uncle Jacob's is pretty hot and in my opinion is best with a little age.
     
    #3 dataylor21, May 8, 2015
  4. blues_fever

    blues_fever Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2015 California
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    Luckily I have had the pleasure of having it a couple times and Uncle Jacobs is delicious on its own. Uncle Jacobs is its own entity and should not be compared to others. If you are able to obtain it enjoy it for what it is, cheers!
     
    #4 blues_fever, May 8, 2015
  5. HopSavant

    HopSavant Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2014 Tennessee

    I'm sitting on one--I've heard from a trustworthy source that it's hot and sweet out of the gate. To each their own, however...
     
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  6. costanzo_mike

    costanzo_mike Pooh-Bah (2,848) Jul 17, 2014 Massachusetts
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    If you've never had it, drink it up and go back to the store and buy another to sit on. It's an absolute steam show fresh so expect hot alcohol taste fresh. If you let it sit for a bit it's still very good but a little less "comin' in HOT" (if that makes sense)
     
    #6 costanzo_mike, May 8, 2015
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  7. Phigg1102

    Phigg1102 Initiate (0) Sep 29, 2013 New York

    It was great fresh, but I agree with everyone saying it was very hot. I have another one stashed away for next year!
     
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  8. fuberwil

    fuberwil Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2015 California

    now I need to go hunt for one or two more... :slight_smile:
     
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  9. jlira

    jlira Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2014 California

    I usually sit in barrel aged stouts for at least 9 months. I like the heat to mellow but that is just my preference.
     
    #9 jlira, May 8, 2015
  10. vette-ss

    vette-ss Zealot (737) Nov 5, 2014 Michigan
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    One of these was given to me as an extra in a trade. Never had it before so drank it fresh. Was amazed at how awesome this was. Now I have to see if I can find it in my area. I definitely look around for it now, but so far no luck.
     
    #10 vette-ss, May 8, 2015
  11. bcc

    bcc Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2013 Kansas

    I've only had it on tap 2 or 3 times this year fresh... but I wouldn't hesitate to open one of my bottles now. Its so good. That being said, I will probably wait a year to open my first bottle. Its very reminiscent of BCBS but just bigger!
     
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  12. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    Hot as living shit and damn incredible fresh. Drink it. Mine was the 17.42% batch from 2013 I think, but even the lower 14.8% is a beast.
     
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