Westvleteren 8 Cellaring Question

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by JerseyFish, Jun 25, 2013.

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  1. JerseyFish

    JerseyFish Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2013 New Jersey

    My college buddy just came back From Europe and handed me a Westvleteren 8 (he is literally the best person in the world for doing this). While doing some research online however, I have been getting mixed reviews on whether or not I should age my bottle. I do not have the greatest storing place but the temperatures never really change. I do make my own wine with my father (at least 80 gallons a year) so I know how to store wine/beer which isn't the case. Some people say that You should age it for a year or three to get the full taste while others say it looses its sharpness if you try and store it. What should I do? Thanks for any and all help guys.
     
    #1 JerseyFish, Jun 25, 2013
  2. Michigan

    Michigan Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2012 Michigan

    It's fantastic fresh. It turns toasty after 1.5-2 years. It tastes like toasted pumpernickel after 3. They can age longer, but not without ideal conditions.

    If you've never had it, call up a friend and open it NOW!
     
    #2 Michigan, Jun 25, 2013
  3. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Drink it now.
     
    #3 UCLABrewN84, Jun 26, 2013
  4. JerseyFish

    JerseyFish Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2013 New Jersey

    Thank you guys so much for the quick responses. I shall indeed open it as soon as possible. Again thanks for the help and cheers.
     
    #4 JerseyFish, Jun 26, 2013
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