What Beer Are You Drinking Fall/Winter 2017-'18

[chappy6107]

having a firestone walker Mocha Merlin.  Really good!  gonna have to pick up some more of these.

[Golferpimp1]

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[meadeweber]

I purchased a 4 pack of Backwoods Bastard and I drank one last night.  The mouthfeel was a little thinner than the bottles of last year's I have been drinking over the past few months.  Also, I was getting a stronger chocolate taste last night.  I think I'll let the other 3 bottles age for a bit and see what happens.

[tanstaafl2]

47 minutes ago, meadeweber said:

I purchased a 4 pack of Backwoods Bastard and I drank one last night.  The mouthfeel was a little thinner than the bottles of last year's I have been drinking over the past few months.  Also, I was getting a stronger chocolate taste last night.  I think I'll let the other 3 bottles age for a bit and see what happens.

I picked up a four pack as well but they also are available in bombers this year which I haven't seen before. I will probably try one of the singles soon along with some that have aged a bit. But the bomber I think I will definitely set aside and see how it does with time. Not one I could or would want to open and drink on my own anyway.

[Government Beard]

How long do you guys set them aside? I understand with the high alcohol content it makes it more conducive to bunkering it away for a while. I ask because I too have picked up this years batch but have yet to try.

 

 

[Government Beard]

On November 9, 2017 at 8:24 AM, Kpiz said:

That's a bummer indeed. I usually go to drink/buy a couple Consecrations since it rarely (if ever) shows up here anymore. I guess Pliny mania is still alive and well.

You've tried Consecrations? That's cool. 

[Government Beard]

I'll keep the thread going. You needn't worry.

 

Outstanding beer, BTW.

 

Huzzah.

 

[meadeweber]

21 hours ago, Government Beard said:

How long do you guys set them aside? I understand with the high alcohol content it makes it more conducive to bunkering it away for a while. I ask because I too have picked up this years batch but have yet to try.

 

 

The answer is basically I set them aside until I'm ready to drink them.  I'm not trying to be funny.  It's basically how it works for me.  However, other than the ones that I know age very well like KBS, BCBS, and Abyss.  I typically will drink them within a year or so of buying them.

 

If it's an annual release like Backwoods, KBS, BCBS and I can buy a few, I will typically try one a little while before the new batch comes out to see how it's doing.  If it's tasting worse, I will try to drink the rest sooner rather than keep aging it. 

 

There is no tried and true way to know how long to keep the beer as far as I know but experimenting has been a lot of fun for me.

 

Hope this helps.

[tanstaafl2]

22 hours ago, Government Beard said:

How long do you guys set them aside? I understand with the high alcohol content it makes it more conducive to bunkering it away for a while. I ask because I too have picked up this years batch but have yet to try.

 

 

I have Backwoods Bastard going back at least 4 years. They do change a bit over time but at least in the case of the Backwoods Bastard so far it has always been for the better. I have some JW Lee Harvest ales finished in different barrels going back over a decade. Last time I tried one it was still tasty but I suppose they can decline at any time.

[Government Beard]

2 minutes ago, meadeweber said:

The answer is basically I set them aside until I'm ready to drink them.  I'm not trying to be funny.  It's basically how it works for me.  However, other than the ones that I know age very well like KBS, BCBS, and Abyss.  I typically will drink them within a year or so of buying them.

 

If it's an annual release like Backwoods, KBS, BCBS and I can buy a few, I will typically try one a little while before the new batch comes out to see how it's doing.  If it's tasting worse, I will try to drink the rest sooner rather than keep aging it. 

 

There is no tried and true way to know how long to keep the beer as far as I know but experimenting has been a lot of fun for me.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Yeah. Experimenting. That's a good way to put it. When it comes to barrel aged beer and letting it sit in the cabinet at home for 6+ months is not something I have explored. I buy the beer and within a week it is usually gone. Just how it goes. 

 

These high ABV beers are a different animal because they can sit for a little while and still be okay. I have a few in the cabinet now and I think I will let them mellow a few. 

 

Some are just off. I remember buying a Stone Wooly stout or whatever they call it a while back. Love stouts, been my favorite beer for as long as I can remember. While everybody was losing their marbles over the latest IPA release I paid them little attention. Anyway, this stout by stone was in the 12 to 13 percent alcohol range. Probably the most foul tasting beer I have ever had. It was like drinking a low proof vodka.

 

Anyway, point probably was I don't believe aging was saving that beer. It's a fine line between a good earthy tasting beer with a punch and something where the alcohol overwhelms everything else going on.

[Government Beard]

1 minute ago, tanstaafl2 said:

I have Backwoods Bastard going back at least 4 years. They do change a bit over time but at least in the case of the Backwoods Bastard so far it has always been for the better. I have some JW Lee Harvest ales finished in different barrels going back over a decade. Last time I tried one it was still tasty but I suppose they can decline at any time.

Great information. Thanks.

 

 

[tanstaafl2]

5 minutes ago, Government Beard said:

Great information. Thanks.

 

 

In the case of the old JW Lee it is useful to carefully pour or "decant" the bottle to avoid the collected sediment. Gets a little chewy at the bottom!

[HoustonNit]

This was quite nice a Christmas Ale aged with cherries over a year in Chardonnay barrels. Really enjoyed it and at a manageable 8.9 abv.

Very different than the standard offering which I enjoy.

[Government Beard]

Switching from bourbon to beer aged in bourbon barrels. Always a good and brave pint.

 

Huzzah

 

[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

I am watching UK get tested by Kansas as I enjoy the repeal of Prohibition.

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[PaulO]

2 hours ago, OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel said:

I am watching UK get tested by Kansas as I enjoy the repeal of Prohibition.

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So how does it compare to regular Bud?

[HoustonNit]

A bomber of Backwoods Bastard. Hopefully my wife will put in the assist.

[Government Beard]

Found one of these elusive brews on the shelf. 

 

[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

So how does it compare to regular Bud?

I think it is much better. Thicker, richer, Fuller, sweeter. Not too high on the hops either. I find it delightful.


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[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

I helped drink UK to victory tonight.

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[PaulO]

On 11/17/2017 at 10:04 PM, OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel said:

I think it is much better. Thicker, richer, Fuller, sweeter. Not too high on the hops either. I find it delightful.


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I'll be on the look out.  

Meanwhile, I have been enjoying Stroh's in the re-designed package.  It tastes better.  I don't know if it's that I got a really fresh batch, or if the brewery tweaked the recipe (or both).

[OldFitzWithTheGoldLabel]

I'll be on the look out.  
Meanwhile, I have been enjoying Stroh's in the re-designed package.  It tastes better.  I don't know if it's that I got a really fresh batch, or if the brewery tweaked the recipe (or both).

I loved Stroh's in my early 20's, before Pabst ruined it. I also used to love Old Style.

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[Government Beard]

Dudes Brewing - Pecan Brown Ale

 

Pretty good. Would buy again.

 

[Government Beard]

Groundswell Brewing - oath breaker imperial Stout

 

Slainte

 

Edited November 19, 2017 by Government Beard

[Paddy]

^^^^^that's a beautiful stout!