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Would 137 Year Old Beer be Drinkable?

December 12th 2006 07:09

The Age reports that beer brewed in 1867 has been discovered in Worthington's White Shield brewery in Burton-on-Trent. The surprising thing is beer experts say the 137 year old beer tastes "absolutely amazing".

Mark Dober who has tasted the beer said "It's amazing that beers this antique can still taste so delicious," he said. "Established wisdom would say beers this old should taste of vinegar, damp rags and Marmite. Instead, many show flavours of raisins and sultanas, baked apple and honey. The oldest — the 1869 Ratcliff Ale — is bright and luminous … and has a meaty character like smoked partridge with hints of molasses. It's amazing it tastes this good after 137 years."

Maybe we should all start cellaring our beer.

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Comment by LaurenD

December 12th 2006 10:16

Smoked partridge? Sign me up!

LaurenD

Comment by Daressi

December 12th 2006 15:41

I don't think beer in our days could last so long , probably they had different making technology 100 years ago.

Pour me a pint!!!

Comment by Phillip York

December 13th 2006 06:03

World Times

These beers supposedly have a higher alcohol content which stops them going off. Plus they were stored on their sides to stop the cork from drying out.

Comment by Questionable Content

January 11th 2007 01:16

I'll take the challenge. You know, for the good of mankind and all that shit.

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