Vertical Epic series thoughts...

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by lackenhauser, Aug 30, 2015.

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  1. lackenhauser

    lackenhauser Pooh-Bah (2,721) Dec 10, 2002 Maryland
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    In the past year I have run thru my Vertical Epic series from Stone. I had the 03 thru 12 and went thru 3 to 4 at a clip in spurts over say 2 weeks....I thought some had aged better than others but all were solid enough efforts all around. Had the 11 last night with some great chilis and cinnamon notes thru the whole bottle. Overall pretty impressed and very glad I made the effort to save the entire run except for the elusive 02. Thoughts??? Your results may vary....
     
    #1 lackenhauser, Aug 30, 2015
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    lackenhauser Pooh-Bah (2,721) Dec 10, 2002 Maryland
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    Presently drinking a Miller High Life can.....talk about 180 degrees....
     
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  3. telejunkie

    telejunkie Savant (1,107) Sep 14, 2007 Vermont

    I actually have a couple Epics I've been meaning to pop for a while now...08-10 i believe. Darn, wish I had 11, sounds good.
     
    #3 telejunkie, Aug 31, 2015
  4. tommyguz

    tommyguz Pooh-Bah (2,534) May 14, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Had the 02-12 back in the beginning of 2013. Thought it was a fun experience but nothing was great. Some were good, some were alright some I didn't like
     
    #4 tommyguz, Sep 18, 2015
  5. VaTechPhilly

    VaTechPhilly Savant (1,170) Oct 28, 2010 New York
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    I have a 2011. Looking forward to it
     
    #5 VaTechPhilly, Sep 18, 2015
  6. RDMII

    RDMII Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Georgia

    09 was still a damn fine beer a year ago. 12 was still a clove bomb. 10, meh.
     
    #6 RDMII, Sep 18, 2015
  7. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Recently cracked an 06 and it was fantastic.
     
    #7 Beersnake, Sep 23, 2015
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