What is the difference between Samichlaus Classic, Helles, and Barrique?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by CoreyC, Aug 28, 2016.

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  1. CoreyC

    CoreyC Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2015 Wisconsin

    I've had Samichlaus Classic of a couple vintages and love it. I had a 2014 Helles tonight and thought it was also excellent. However, it was hard for me to tell how it was "different" form the Classic. I also recently found a 2012 Samichlaus Barrique that I picked up. They are all dopplebocks. What's the difference?
     
    #1 CoreyC, Aug 28, 2016
  2. drmeto

    drmeto Pooh-Bah (2,402) Jan 29, 2015 Germany
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    The Helles version is lighter than the classic version.
    The Barrique version is BA in wine Barrels
     
    #2 drmeto, Aug 28, 2016
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  3. CoreyC

    CoreyC Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2015 Wisconsin

    Thanks - do you by chance have experience aging any of these and any recommendations on that?
     
    #3 CoreyC, Aug 28, 2016
  4. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Check with the folks in the Aging forum as they are a great resource and some will have already aged them.
     
    #4 drtth, Aug 28, 2016
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