Consecration batch 1 vs. batch 2

Originally posted by TAR

Originally posted by Phillies2008Champs

God Bless America!

But what about the rest of the planet?

Originally posted by cquiroga
And by the way, I don’t think this beer will necessarily age all that well. I mean, I’m stupid enough that I’m definitely going to age some of it ANYWAY, but I think the Batch 1 bottles have gotten worse in some respects (the "footiness") and better in other respects (the flavors are much better melded now than when fresh), but are overall just not hugely improved, and the Batch 2 stuff is so damn good now, and probably would only go a year or two before starting to get too soft or starting to show oxidation. Its flavors are more subtle than Batch 1, and the subtlety could turn into muddled flabbiness if it doesn’t age well (ahem, a la many of the bottles of Toronado 20th I’ve had at different times).

Originally posted by LtDan

Originally posted by cquiroga
And by the way, I don’t think this beer will necessarily age all that well. I mean, I’m stupid enough that I’m definitely going to age some of it ANYWAY, but I think the Batch 1 bottles have gotten worse in some respects (the "footiness") and better in other respects (the flavors are much better melded now than when fresh), but are overall just not hugely improved, and the Batch 2 stuff is so damn good now, and probably would only go a year or two before starting to get too soft or starting to show oxidation. Its flavors are more subtle than Batch 1, and the subtlety could turn into muddled flabbiness if it doesn’t age well (ahem, a la many of the bottles of Toronado 20th I’ve had at different times).

I don’t have a time machine, but I will take Russian River’s word for it, when they suggest to age it for a few years. The first batch is only 5/6 months old for Christ’s sake.

Originally posted by LtDan

Originally posted by cquiroga
And by the way, I don’t think this beer will necessarily age all that well. I mean, I’m stupid enough that I’m definitely going to age some of it ANYWAY, but I think the Batch 1 bottles have gotten worse in some respects (the "footiness") and better in other respects (the flavors are much better melded now than when fresh), but are overall just not hugely improved, and the Batch 2 stuff is so damn good now, and probably would only go a year or two before starting to get too soft or starting to show oxidation. Its flavors are more subtle than Batch 1, and the subtlety could turn into muddled flabbiness if it doesn’t age well (ahem, a la many of the bottles of Toronado 20th I’ve had at different times).

I don’t have a time machine, but I will take Russian River’s word for it, when they suggest to age it for a few years. The first batch is only 5/6 months old for Christ’s sake.

Originally posted by 502Flavors

Originally posted by TheCheeseMan

Originally posted by Beerlando
I read somewhere that Vinnie thinks Batch 2 is better, and that Batch 3 (currently in barrels) will be the best of the bunch.

Personally, I’ve only tried Batch 1 when it was very young. While it was very good, I though it could use some time.

P.S. I have several Batch 1 bottles but none of the Batch 2. If anyone wants to swap out a Batch 2 for a Batch 1, let me know.

Batch 2 should be in my possession next week.

Same

Originally posted by Phillies2008Champs

Originally posted by TAR

Originally posted by Phillies2008Champs

God Bless America!

But what about the rest of the planet?

My reference to God Bless America is frequently used on Independence Day which is observed on July 4th. It is a big deal here and since our country was founded on JudeoChristian beliefs it is appropriate. Additionally, I think it is appropriate as Russian River is an American brewery which makes some of the best sours in the world. God Bless every one.

Originally posted by TAR
Even if God, himself, founded this country