flip143
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I have 4 bottles of Raspberry and 3 bottles of Clover Mead, each 10 years old. The clover was put up in clear 1 liter flip top bottles and the Raspberry in brown 1 liter bottles with crown caps. I did this as an experiment, not even knowing if I like Mead. About five years ago, I gave a bottle of Raspberry to a friend who loves wine. She told me that it was great and wanted more ( I couldn't part with any others though). Last week I opened a bottle of the Clover. I could tell it had a high alcohol content, but I was not thrilled with the flavor. It wasn't sour or rancid like some of my bad beer projects. I just don't know if it is what the style is suppose to be like. Could being stored in clear glass effect it? It has been in storage with relative darkness. Could the Raspberry have problems with the crown caps after this long? I made these about a week or two after the birth of my son. I am hoping to save them for a special time in his life, i.e. college grad, wedding, etc. Is it possible to think they will keep that long. I remember hearing that Mead just keeps getting better with age, but how long? Any help will be greatful.
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