Questions, tips, and general talk about aging beer. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:52:12 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:52:12 +0000 BeerAdvocate https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/forums/cellaring-aging-beer.41/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:52:51 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/thoughts-on-parabola-from-2015.682225/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/thoughts-on-parabola-from-2015.682225/ invalid@example.com (Donco) Donco I just recently discovered a 10 year old (2015) Parabola in my cellar. I know BA stouts can be properly cellared for years. Any thoughts on how this one will taste?]]> 10 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:03:48 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/cellar-review-thread-2026.683017/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/cellar-review-thread-2026.683017/ invalid@example.com (Beersnake) Beersnake 95 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:34:22 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/bba-what-age-do-they-become-novelty.682388/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/bba-what-age-do-they-become-novelty.682388/ invalid@example.com (Skeeter17) Skeeter17
I try to save most big BBA stouts for a few years and drink them after 3ish years in the bottle. However, I’ve had some beers, the most memorable being ‘14 Vanilla Rye drank in ‘17, that could have used more time. Or maybe I just wasn’t ready for that level of vanilla bomb. My wife made me drink vanilla extract for comparison.

Anyways, do you all have a...

BBA: What age do they become novelty?]]> 14 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:23:14 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/cellar-review-thread-2025.679448/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/cellar-review-thread-2025.679448/ invalid@example.com (Beersnake) Beersnake
This is Mother of all Storms from Pelican - 2020 bottle. English barleywine aged in bourbon. 14% ABV. Still lovely notes of bourbon and toffee. I actually prefer this fresh, but this is still great. The dark fruits come out more as it warms up. Definitely a...

Cellar Review Thread (2025)]]> 325 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:37:14 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/2009-black-tuesday.682123/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/2009-black-tuesday.682123/ invalid@example.com (Vegasbeer) Vegasbeer 1 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:00:31 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/goose-island-lolita-2013.681624/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/goose-island-lolita-2013.681624/ invalid@example.com (MutuelsMark) MutuelsMark
What are your thoughts? Anyone have experience with Lolita this old or near this old?]]> 6 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:32:39 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/starting-to-cellar-after-a-decade-away.681657/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/starting-to-cellar-after-a-decade-away.681657/ invalid@example.com (iwantyourskull) iwantyourskull
Starting to cellar after a decade away]]> 11 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:05:31 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/are-these-2016-2017-still-good.681601/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/are-these-2016-2017-still-good.681601/ invalid@example.com (Ekoostik9) Ekoostik9
2017 Anna
2017 Flora
2017 Genealogy of Morals
2017 Florence
2017 Arthur

2016 GNVP ( grande negro voodoo papi)
2016 Black Magiick rye whiskey barrels
2016 Gran Met apple brandy
2016 Quadfather
2016 Supplication

2019 Black Magick bourbon brandy casks

2016 Bourbon County.]]> 2 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 02:43:58 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/westvleteren-8-12-cellaring.681167/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/westvleteren-8-12-cellaring.681167/ invalid@example.com (kjb9) kjb9 4 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:25:17 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/how-long-can-you-keep-beer.680282/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/how-long-can-you-keep-beer.680282/ invalid@example.com (SLY85436) SLY85436 9 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:21:05 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/is-this-beer-still-good.680557/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/is-this-beer-still-good.680557/ invalid@example.com (FreshHops4Lyfe) FreshHops4Lyfe

• FiftyFifty Brewing 2016 Eclipse Old Forester Imperial Stout
• FiftyFifty Brewing 2016...

Is this beer still good?]]> 1 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:34:42 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/aging-gueuzes-vertically-or-horizontally.680241/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/aging-gueuzes-vertically-or-horizontally.680241/ invalid@example.com (Nordbroue) Nordbroue 4 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:13:42 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/guinness-extra-stout.679664/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/guinness-extra-stout.679664/ invalid@example.com (MutuelsMark) MutuelsMark
I plan on cooking with it and will likely need to buy a 6 pack, however it is doubtful I will drink the entire sixer in a timely fashion.]]> 4 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:46:21 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/are-these-stouts-good-still-or-worth-anything.680087/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/are-these-stouts-good-still-or-worth-anything.680087/ invalid@example.com (Chadsivv) Chadsivv 13 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:48:06 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/goose-island-2016-and-2017-bcbs.680157/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/goose-island-2016-and-2017-bcbs.680157/ invalid@example.com (LavaLite) LavaLite
I am currently enjoying my last Revolution Straight Jacket...WOW]]> 1 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:07:10 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/did-i-wait-too-long-to-drink-my-tw12.679550/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/did-i-wait-too-long-to-drink-my-tw12.679550/ invalid@example.com (jesus_man) jesus_man 7 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:44:11 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/galaxy-white-ipa-anchorage-brewing-company.679865/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/galaxy-white-ipa-anchorage-brewing-company.679865/ invalid@example.com (MutuelsMark) MutuelsMark
Going to open it tonight.

What do y'all think I should expect?]]> 2 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:32:00 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/bells-expedition-stout-cellar-aged-2-years.679482/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/bells-expedition-stout-cellar-aged-2-years.679482/ invalid@example.com (maltbeard01) maltbeard01
But after reading other reviews, they are just the opposite....bitter when fresh which mellows with aging and becomes more sweet.

Did I do something wrong? I actually preferred this profile which was like a complex and deeply robust porter with the bitterness on the back. What are your experiences?]]> 1 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:34:00 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/cellar-reviews-2024.675664/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/cellar-reviews-2024.675664/ invalid@example.com (jmdrpi) jmdrpi
2017 J.W. Lees Harvest Ale. 275 ml bottle

Pours dark amber, with some yeast sediment chunks that settle to the bottom of the glass. Thin head fades to just a collar of fine bubbles. Aroma is rich and complex - raisin, fig, leather, toffee, plum. Taste has similar flavors - a lot of dried fruit and some butterscotch sweetness. Long finish. Mouthfeel is slick and low carbonation level. Overall quite enjoyable....

Cellar Reviews (2024)]]> 339 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:20:56 +0000 https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/westvleteren-12-after-12-years.679277/ https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/westvleteren-12-after-12-years.679277/ invalid@example.com (zonker17) zonker17 4