HomebrewNate
Well-Known Member
Hello all, I am looking for some advice or even a "poll" of sort... any opinions would be appreciated and may come in use in the near future. I eluded to this in a post about two years ago but did not get much information so I am trying again.
So about three years ago I won a 1st place raffle at a beer festival and won what was described as an extremely rare beer. I won an unopened bottle of Samichlaus, brewed in 1994. (19 years aged at the time and now about 22 years aged).
Here is what I learned about the beer:
I did some research after winning this item and learned that Samichlaus is considered one of the rarest beers in existence, as it is only brewed in a limited batch once a year on Xmas evein Switzerland. I also learned that because of the style and brewing process, it is one of the few beers that can be aged indefinitely and is considered better with age similar to a fine wine. Finally, and maybe most interesting, I learned that the original Swiss brewery burned down in 1997 and that the "traditional" brewing process went with it. As a result, any bottle brewed before 1997 is considered existentially rarer. I invite anyone to do your own research as this is only what I learned online, so please do not jump on me if you disagree with any of this information.
Here is my question:
I am not a big fan of the dark style that this beer represents and I am more about drinking beer than collecting it. However, I understand the value of this beer and am looking to possibly make a fair trade but I have no idea what it's worth. I am looking for any knowledgeable opinions on the value that such a beer would represent. Either a dollar value (trade dollar value, I AM NOT selling the beer for money) or type of beers that could be traded.
I would also use this thread as a forum to take in offers if anyone is interested in this beer, though I may open a separate thread at a later time based on what it's worth. For the record, I am a big IPA fan and love some of the harder to get IPA's and Doubles. Cheers!
So about three years ago I won a 1st place raffle at a beer festival and won what was described as an extremely rare beer. I won an unopened bottle of Samichlaus, brewed in 1994. (19 years aged at the time and now about 22 years aged).
Here is what I learned about the beer:
I did some research after winning this item and learned that Samichlaus is considered one of the rarest beers in existence, as it is only brewed in a limited batch once a year on Xmas evein Switzerland. I also learned that because of the style and brewing process, it is one of the few beers that can be aged indefinitely and is considered better with age similar to a fine wine. Finally, and maybe most interesting, I learned that the original Swiss brewery burned down in 1997 and that the "traditional" brewing process went with it. As a result, any bottle brewed before 1997 is considered existentially rarer. I invite anyone to do your own research as this is only what I learned online, so please do not jump on me if you disagree with any of this information.
Here is my question:
I am not a big fan of the dark style that this beer represents and I am more about drinking beer than collecting it. However, I understand the value of this beer and am looking to possibly make a fair trade but I have no idea what it's worth. I am looking for any knowledgeable opinions on the value that such a beer would represent. Either a dollar value (trade dollar value, I AM NOT selling the beer for money) or type of beers that could be traded.
I would also use this thread as a forum to take in offers if anyone is interested in this beer, though I may open a separate thread at a later time based on what it's worth. For the record, I am a big IPA fan and love some of the harder to get IPA's and Doubles. Cheers!
