Widmer Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Kopfschuss, Apr 16, 2012.

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How long should I sit on this beer?

Poll closed Apr 23, 2012.

  1. Now

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  2. Six Months

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  3. One Year

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  4. One + Years

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  1. Kopfschuss

    Kopfschuss Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2009 Oregon

    I just drank this last night and it was amazing. So good in fact, I went to the store this morning and picked up another bottle. Given the cost of this beer, I think this will be the last one I invest in and I cannot decide if I want to drink this fresh again or sit on it for a while to see how it ages. The raspberry portion of the beer is quite muted due to the intensity of the hops and bitter roast. I really enjoy it now, but would like to have just a hint more of the raspberry flavor. I have not aged nor tasted an aged fruit beer, let alone a RIS with fruit. So my question is, what tastes should I expect to encounter? Will the fruit aspect of the beer become more/less intense? Thanks in advance.

    -Mike
     
    #1 Kopfschuss, Apr 16, 2012
  2. MileHighShooter

    MileHighShooter Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2010 Colorado

    fruit tends to die faster then even hops. after a few years I would be surprised if anyone could even barely pick out any raspberry notes in that beer. if you like it now, buy more, and drink it now.
     
    #2 MileHighShooter, Apr 17, 2012
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  3. libbey

    libbey Initiate (0) May 18, 2008 British Indian Ocean Territory

    This^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
     
    #3 libbey, Apr 17, 2012
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