Found a bottle from the first batch!

[TheBroonery]

Today I was drifting around in my parents basement and something caught my eye: A bottle from my first batch of homebrew, back in 2004! It was actually the 2nd batch I had brewed, the very first one got moldy in the primary. I don't remember this batch being particularly flavorful, the only folks I could get to drink it were my already inebriated frat brothers (key: pre-inebriated).
My brewing skill had evolved greatly even by the 3rd or 4th batches that followed. I've now done probably 25+ batches. This has got to be the only bottle from that first batch that still exists. I'm not drinking it, but there was a nice sediment layer on the bottom and judging by the bubbles when I shook the bottle, it is still well carbonated!
:rockin:

 

[superjunior]

don't be a weenie - drink it!!

 

[harrydrez]

I agree- drink it!

 

[smokey]

Drink it!

 

[Scruffy1207]

Drink it. It's still good. or drink it in 2014, 10 year brewing anniversary.

 

[jd3]

At minimum crack and taste. I bet it is good. Throw 'er in the fridge and give it a few days.


Do it!

 

[pauljmccain]

Just get it really cold, can't be worse than BMC.

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

+1 drink that thing.

 

[JetSmooth]

I've got bottles from 1997. One of each of my three first brews.

I can't bring myself to open them.

I do remember one being a band-aid brown ale, though.

 

[governorkc]

what kind of beer is it? I say drink it

 

[badhabit]

Whatever you do don't drink it. Send it to me and I will act as the kings taster and take all the risks for you at little or no charge....just trying to be helpful.

 

[bknifefight]

You shook it after it had 7 years to settle? I guess you'll have to wait another 7...