A/B comparison of fresh Orval with one aged for 4 years: The aged one is more mellow and roasty/caramelly, has fuller, less acidic taste, and a denser, more stable head. It is a better beer. I am now a believer! #beersofmastodon #beer #belgianbeer #agedbeer

Sometimes a beer nerd does crazy things. I obtained this lineup of very old Maredsous beers. Half of them are older than me.

Left to right: 1977, 1979, 1981, 1984, 1988, 2003. Most are of the "6" variant (blonde, if you will), that is not supposed to age well at all. The others, I reckon, should not age very well either.

#craftbeer #beer #abbey #abbeybeer #maredsous #belgianbeer #old #agedbeer #maturation #offflavors #beertasting #vertical #beernerd #beergeek #ridiculousness #maredsousmoment

Nitro

Left Hand Brewing co

After two years of aging this black beer has not oxidized or developed any off flavors, which is surprising considering it's a milk stout. I found it's taste pleasant but a little underwhelming.

#milkstout #agedbeer #us #lefthandbrewing

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