I'm drinking a Northern Brewer Surly Bitter clone that I brewed in September.
This is the lone bottle left from that batch. It's been in my refridgerator for quite awhile. It's been staring at me.... Every time I open the door of the fridge it has responded to me. I'd say... "I'm going to drink you".. It would respond... "No, don't drink me"... "I'm going to drink you"... "No, don't drink me"...
So I poured the beer this evening, and have been happily drinking it.
This beer is NOT the boss of me. I do what I want, and I wanted to drink it.
Damm beer trying to tell me what to do... or what not to do. I'm the king of this castle. It had to be drink'ed.
It's good. Still VERY hop forward in aroma and flavor. I'd pay for this beer at a bar. If you like a hoppy beer and haven't tried this kit, you're missing a really good beer.