Beer question

[Adeptus_Minor]

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.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

I picked up a 4-pack of Samuel Adams 'Double Bock' this morning.

I can't help you out with your question but I did want to point out that you cannot drink all day if you do not start in the morning.

[Rider]

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.

[t-homo]

I know when you brew your own you are supposed to let it age in a cool basement, etc.

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by marko138

I can't help you out with your question but I did want to point out that you cannot drink all day if you do not start in the morning.

I work nights, therefore I am technically drinking in what is my evening.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by t-rock

I know when you brew your own you are supposed to let it age in a cool basement, etc.

That's mostly to let the carbonation build up. The flavor changes a little but if you have a co2 system you can drink beer immediately and it won't taste any different.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

I work nights, therefore I am technically drinking in what is my evening.

I've been there.

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by Rider

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.

Well, this is a 9.5% ale so it should be able to age better than most lesser % beers, but I know what you mean.

[askmrjesus]

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

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

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

Ok, there's the answer I was looking for.
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