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I picked up a 4-pack of Samuel Adams 'Double Bock' this morning.
It's a very rich beer with a deep malty flavor. My question is this... The label says 'Enjoy this beer now or age it to develop rich and unique flavors.' So have any of you done this, and if so, how would you age it? Do you buy it warm and age it warm, or buy it cold and keep it refrigerated? The pack I bought was already chilled so I'll probably just drink it as-is. However, I'd like to try aging a pack just to see how it shapes up after a month or two.
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If you keep it cold it will age slower. Caution though, if you let it age too long it will turn to vinegar. I drink all beer as soon as I buy it, I never let it age.
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I know when you brew your own you are supposed to let it age in a cool basement, etc.
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It depends on the type of beer.
Lagers and Pilsners need to age cold, (the process of cold aging is actually called "Lagering"). Some European Lagers send as much as 9 months in a Lagering cellar. Ales, and especially IPA's, are best consumed fresh, because the Hop aroma dies off with prolonged aging. JC
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![]() I think it will cold age, then. It's sold as an "ale" in Texas because of the alcohol percentage. However, the brewer's description clearly states "lager". http://www.samueladams.com/imperials...oublebock.html
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