Late Christmas present SCOOOOOORE

[scrambledegg81]

Had to brag about this one: so my dad & step-mom moved into a new house about a year ago. Apparently, along with a few bottles of extremely well-aged wines, they found these bad boys and gifted them to me today!

1993 Rogue-XS Old Crustacean Barleywine (2 bottles)

1994 Sam Adams Triple Bock (3 bottles)

They also found the original '94 Sam Adams newsletter which described their Triple Bock in all its glory (somewhat tattered, but still readable)!

 

[weirdboy]

Wow, holy crap. What an awesome score. Are you going to open one and drink it?

 

[scrambledegg81]

Wondering if the Crusty has held up over time. It was found in a fairly stable cellar, around 60F year-round, so I'll possibly try it out this weekend. The Sam Adams probably fared better considering that whopping 17.5% ABV...

And here's a scan of the article:

 

[robtotten]

Be sure to post your tasting notes!

 

[bigbeergeek]

Staying tuned for a follow up.

 

[Teromous]

Very cool! I always find it interesting how people find beer in houses they move into, considering how few people I know that actually save beers like wine.

 

[scrambledegg81]

Interestingly enough, I got the attention of the SA Facebook moderators asking for tasting notes. I also just re-read that flyer & noticed that it was cork-preserved... :/

 

[chromados]

Wow, I cannot wait to hear what you think of them. Such a great gift from your parents that are definitely a one off gift.

Chromados

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

nice score man!! looking forward to hearing how those are.

 

[runningweird]

wow. just wow. I have been tempted to leave some of my bigger beers hidden in my basement for when I move out along with a note and some kind of patence of nobility

 

[helibrewer]

I've had the Triple Bock and didn't care for it but I'm not a huge barleywine guy. I'll bet it is very tasty if you like that style.

 

[djfriesen]

I hated the Old Crustacean, but I had the '03 or '04 (I think?), so maybe I got a bad batch. Haven't tried any other Barleywines, so I don't know if it's just the style, or that specific example of it.

Hope it's held up and that you like 'em!

 

[weirdboy]

I am pretty sure Old Crustacean was one of the beer pairings at the NHC conference dinner this past summer. Obviously, not quite that old...

 

[scrambledegg81]

I am pretty sure Old Crustacean was one of the beer pairings at the NHC conference dinner this past summer. Obviously, not quite that old...

Yep-that's what has me interested at this point: whether or not a somewhat lower ABV barleywine with a standard metal cap can stand up to a higher ABV that was corked. 1 of each currently chilling, planning on Saturday night for la degustación final!

 

[Caucasian]

How'd those beers hold up?

 

[scrambledegg81]

Ironically I had tonight planned for tasting. Been held up with school/work/life/etc. If I don't post within 24 hours, send medics.