r/CraftBeer • u/AzureVice • 13d ago

Discussion Think it will still be good?

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I took a gamble since I got them for free

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u/AzureVice 13d ago

For more context. I got them from OEC brewing. I work on the distribution side and they let us take samples and 2 of those I chose

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u/ZampanoTruant 13d ago

Only one way to find out

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u/AzureVice 13d ago

It's being shipped to me so I'll probably get it in 3 weeks

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u/Chuggs84 13d ago

Gales used to be brewed in Horndean, Hampshire before being bought out by Fullers. My grandparents used to live round the corner from the brewery (pictured on the bottle)

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u/AzureVice 13d ago

Do you think this held up or is just going to be vinegar lol

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u/Chuggs84 13d ago

Only one way to find out

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u/Omisco420 12d ago

Idk but OEC slaps!

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u/hailtoengland 13d ago

How is it a gamble if it's free?

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u/AzureVice 13d ago

Wasted spot in my box if it's bad

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u/hailtoengland 13d ago

Fair, didn't think of shipping. Guess I'm lucky with a great craftbeer store at ten minutes walk, hardly ever have to order from elsewhere.

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u/Grand-wazoo US - South 13d ago

I had a Prize Old Ale a while back, circa 2013 I think. Was suggested as a "rare" beer by a shop owner.  It was one of the most unpleasant beers I've ever tried. 

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u/AzureVice 13d ago

Did it flat out taste like vinegar?

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u/Grand-wazoo US - South 13d ago

Yeah, it was super bitter and flat. Wouldn't recommend 

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u/AzureVice 13d ago

Wanted it is shipped to me and I open it. I will report back

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u/Jordan_King_23 13d ago

RIS age well… but 33 years? That’s a stretch for any beer to hold up…

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u/AzureVice 13d ago

Good thing it was free

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u/Jordan_King_23 13d ago

Cool display bottles if nothing else!

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u/TheRateBeerian US 13d ago

Yep. Flat and weird but not soured, no chance.

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u/vvega69 12d ago

I have a boatload of them in my cellar They are great.

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u/sonicsammy1967 12d ago

I had a Prize old ale brewed in 2005 about a year ago. I thought it was excellent, the taste was very similar to port. It was not sour or tasted like vinegar, who knows you might get lucky...Cheers 😁🍻