Aging Imperial Stouts

[Coupleathree]

I just picked up a four pack of a limited edition Imperial Stout put out by Lakefront brewery celebrating there 25th anniversary. Is there a good reason to age a couple of these for a extended period of time? I've read about aging Imperial stouts, but have a pretty limited knowledge. If it is a good idea, should I just age it in the refrigerator or elsewhere? Any and all thoughts are appreciated. Thanks!

 

[SVB]

Celler them at 60. I did the same thing with Sam Adams Longshots from last year. They were so much better after a year.
Besides, you might gain some beer knowledge and refine your pallet in the time you have them aging, which could allow you to appreciate them further at a later date.

 

[organ]

Drink one, age one, and send the other two to me
At 10% it's definitely a candidate for cellaring. You can keep them in the fridge if you want but they'd do just as well, if not better, at room temp(as long as it's stable). Keep them away from light.

 

[Arrheinous]

Are these sorts of limited releases meant to be aged? I'm staring at a bottle of Sam Adams Wee Heavy from their Imperial Series and the three others in the four-pack definitely felt like they could use some more time (alcohol was still a bit 'hot').

 

[Brad2287]

Drink one and take meticulous notes. Let the other one age for a year at cellar temps. In my experience it is much easier to use the notes to compare the what has happened with age vs. attempting to remember what it tasted like a year ago.