Comments on: Time to open the 1968 Hardy’s Ale http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/ Tue, 22 May 2012 16:56:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jeff Alworth http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/comment-page-1/#comment-119375 Jeff Alworth Fri, 09 May 2008 21:06:06 +0000 http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/#comment-119375 I turned 40 in January. I wouldn't be a damn bit surprised if that beer's aging better than I. I turned 40 in January. I wouldn’t be a damn bit surprised if that beer’s aging better than I.

]]> By: HBTolllllo http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/comment-page-1/#comment-119156 HBTolllllo Thu, 08 May 2008 21:41:30 +0000 http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/#comment-119156 At this point in the beer's lifecycle, might not the cork be considered an organic part of the beer? I also find it amusing, and hope you will too, that you are concerned about the beer's vessel after it has passed into the beyond. "In Search of the Soul of Beer" I'm no theologian, but I can tell you that it won't be found in the empty bottle. --I'd keep the bottle too. ;) ¡Salud! At this point in the beer’s lifecycle, might not the cork be considered an organic part of the beer?

I also find it amusing, and hope you will too, that you are concerned about the beer’s vessel after it has passed into the beyond.

“In Search of the Soul of Beer”

I’m no theologian, but I can tell you that it won’t be found in the empty bottle.

–I’d keep the bottle too. ;)

¡Salud!

]]> By: Andy http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/comment-page-1/#comment-119144 Andy Thu, 08 May 2008 20:46:16 +0000 http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/#comment-119144 Yes, I do mean crack the neck off. Properly done it is a clean break and there are two pieces the bottle and the neck portion with the cork still intact. I do understand wanting the bottle intact but I do not know of any other way to open a bottle with a possibly crumbling cork. If the cork is mostly firm I would suggest the two prong cork extracter. If the cork is overly dry it may have shrank and anything that puts pressure on the top may send it straight into the bottle. Yes, I do mean crack the neck off. Properly done it is a clean break and there are two pieces the bottle and the neck portion with the cork still intact. I do understand wanting the bottle intact but I do not know of any other way to open a bottle with a possibly crumbling cork. If the cork is mostly firm I would suggest the two prong cork extracter. If the cork is overly dry it may have shrank and anything that puts pressure on the top may send it straight into the bottle.

]]> By: Andy Holmes http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/comment-page-1/#comment-119101 Andy Holmes Thu, 08 May 2008 16:11:39 +0000 http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/#comment-119101 I've just read your side bar and noticed the wine sites so I see you do know what I'm talking about, I'll shut up now. I’ve just read your side bar and noticed the wine sites so I see you do know what I’m talking about, I’ll shut up now.

]]> By: Andy Holmes http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/comment-page-1/#comment-119100 Andy Holmes Thu, 08 May 2008 16:07:08 +0000 http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/#comment-119100 I suggest leaving it in the bottle and saving yourself the chore of drinking a knackered beer. My father has a similar dilema with a bottle of 1965 Chateau d'Yquem. I know that's not beer but I assume you know what it is. I suggest leaving it in the bottle and saving yourself the chore of drinking a knackered beer.

My father has a similar dilema with a bottle of 1965 Chateau d’Yquem. I know that’s not beer but I assume you know what it is.

]]> By: Todd http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/comment-page-1/#comment-119062 Todd Thu, 08 May 2008 13:24:39 +0000 http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/#comment-119062 Happy Birthday Stan! Start the celebration early for this one and keep it rollin'!! Happy Birthday Stan!
Start the celebration early for this one and keep it rollin’!!

]]> By: Stephen Beaumont http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/comment-page-1/#comment-119061 Stephen Beaumont Thu, 08 May 2008 13:01:52 +0000 http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/#comment-119061 Two suggestions for opening, Stan: 1) A hinged corkscrew with a teflon worm, used very slowly; and 2) An ah-so -- the twin-pronged style of corkscrew -- also used with great care and no undo speed. I'd be inclined to try the latter first. As for order, you've got to save the oldest for last, no matter what ordinary tasting logic might otherwise dictate. Even if it does suck, at least you'll be working towards a crescendo. And y'know, you could have given a fellow a little notice. For this I might have finally made that trip to New Mexico... Two suggestions for opening, Stan: 1) A hinged corkscrew with a teflon worm, used very slowly; and 2) An ah-so — the twin-pronged style of corkscrew — also used with great care and no undo speed.

I’d be inclined to try the latter first.

As for order, you’ve got to save the oldest for last, no matter what ordinary tasting logic might otherwise dictate. Even if it does suck, at least you’ll be working towards a crescendo.

And y’know, you could have given a fellow a little notice. For this I might have finally made that trip to New Mexico…

]]> By: Stan Hieronymus http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/comment-page-1/#comment-119054 Stan Hieronymus Thu, 08 May 2008 12:36:48 +0000 http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/#comment-119054 Thanks Steve, unless you're thinking I look even older ;>) As well as not hauling the Hardy's to Belgium in September I also won't be taking candles. Thanks Steve, unless you’re thinking I look even older ;>)

As well as not hauling the Hardy’s to Belgium in September I also won’t be taking candles.

]]> By: SteveH http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/comment-page-1/#comment-119050 SteveH Thu, 08 May 2008 12:16:10 +0000 http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/#comment-119050 Don't lie to us -- you ain't 60, I seen your pi'ture. Don’t lie to us — you ain’t 60, I seen your pi’ture.

]]> By: Stan Hieronymus http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/comment-page-1/#comment-118907 Stan Hieronymus Thu, 08 May 2008 01:05:20 +0000 http://appellationbeer.com/blog/time-to-open-the-1968-hardys-ale/#comment-118907 <em>But is it squidgy or stiff?</em> Kind of a personal question. The part poking its head out seems pretty firm. I'm optimistic it will come out easily. Andy, when you say "crack it open" that doesn't mean injuring the bottle, right? Having the bottle intact, goofy as it may be, is important. But is it squidgy or stiff?

Kind of a personal question.

The part poking its head out seems pretty firm. I’m optimistic it will come out easily.

Andy, when you say “crack it open” that doesn’t mean injuring the bottle, right? Having the bottle intact, goofy as it may be, is important.

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