200-year-old beer salvaged

JaKaacH · 09-02-2010, 08:17 PM

Check this story...Clicky

I wonder how much it would cost to get a bottle, and then would it be worth a dang. It would be cool if they could figure out the recipe.

Bill86 · 09-03-2010, 04:55 AM

My bet is it's probably not the kind of beer you want to age and certainly not for 200 years.

688sonarmen · 09-03-2010, 06:45 AM

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My bet is it's probably not the kind of beer you want to age and certainly not for 200 years.

More than likely they found the last bottle of Old Milwaukee's best

Subvet642 · 09-03-2010, 08:06 AM

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More than likely they found the last bottle of Old Milwaukee's best

My wife won't even let that sh!t in the house, she says it stinks. Imagine how skunky a 200 year old bottle of beer is.

kelmac07 · 09-03-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

More than likely they found the last bottle of Old Milwaukee's best

mosesbotbol · 09-03-2010, 08:12 AM

There's a bottle of 200 year old Madeira being auctioned this month. It was taken from shipwreck off of Georgia in the 1970's. One bottle has been opened and was in perfect condition. Auction estimates are around $1200 which is a good price actually.

Subvet642 · 09-03-2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

There's a bottle of 200 year old Madeira being auctioned this month. It was taken from shipwreck off of Georgia in the 1970's. One bottle has been opened and was in perfect condition. Auction estimates are around $1200 which is a good price actually.

I love Madeira! I got to smell a 175 year old madeira once; it was awesome. My favorite label is Rainwater madeira. Actually, it's my favorite beverage with a smoke.

mosesbotbol · 09-03-2010, 11:04 AM

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I love Madeira! I got to smell a 175 year old madeira once; it was awesome. My favorite label is Rainwater madeira. Actually, it's my favorite beverage with a smoke.

You got to step up to a 5 or 10 year Madeira! Broadbent 5 or 10 are best buy's, as is Blandy's Alvada.

I have had Madeira back to 1795 Terrantez, and I know what you mean by the smell; just divine!

Skywalker · 09-03-2010, 11:27 AM

I wants me some 200 year old beer!!!

Subvet642 · 09-03-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

You got to step up to a 5 or 10 year Madeira! Broadbent 5 or 10 are best buy's, as is Blandy's Alvada.

I have had Madeira back to 1795 Terrantez, and I know what you mean by the smell; just divine!

I'm in N. Weymouth, where would you recommend I find some? Blanchards?

mosesbotbol · 09-03-2010, 12:35 PM

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I'm in N. Weymouth, where would you recommend I find some? Blanchards?

Atlas, Kappy's, or Blanchards would be good start. Both Madeiras are quite popular for their price ranges.

kaisersozei · 09-03-2010, 09:19 AM

I'm betting this beer tastes awesome. These may be the oldest bottles, but it's not the first time "shipwreck" beer has been salvaged. Michael Jackson (the beer author) wrote about some of them here:

http://www.beerhunter.com/documents/19133-001589.html

I've had Flag Porter before--not one of the salvaged bottles, of course, but the beer that was brewed using salvaged yeast from the 1800s. Good stuff!

St. Lou Stu · 09-03-2010, 10:41 AM

By the description, location, and intended destination (speculative, of course) I'd say this is one beer that may be still decent.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe...ex.html?hpt=T2
Russian Imperial Stout!! YUMMY!

icantbejon · 09-03-2010, 11:37 AM

I would love to get my hands on a 200 yr old beer. I would pay the $1200 and then bee the @$$hole that drank it immediately after buying it.

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Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: 200-year-old beer salvaged My bet is it's probably not the kind of beer you want to age and certainly not for 200 years.

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Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: 200-year-old beer salvaged I wants me some 200 year old beer!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

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kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: 200-year-old beer salvaged I'm betting this beer tastes awesome. These may be the oldest bottles, but it's not the first time "shipwreck" beer has been salvaged. Michael Jackson (the beer author) wrote about some of them here: http://www.beerhunter.com/documents/19133-001589.html I've had Flag Porter before--not one of the salvaged bottles, of course, but the beer that was brewed using salvaged yeast from the 1800s. Good stuff! __________________

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St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: 200-year-old beer salvaged By the description, location, and intended destination (speculative, of course) I'd say this is one beer that may be still decent. http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe...ex.html?hpt=T2 Russian Imperial Stout!! YUMMY! __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

09-03-2010, 11:37 AM	#14
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: 200-year-old beer salvaged I would love to get my hands on a 200 yr old beer. I would pay the $1200 and then bee the @$$hole that drank it immediately after buying it. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

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