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The original was posted on /r/beer by /u/19rabidbadgers on 2025-07-06 17:07:48+00:00.
Several years ago I bought a Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA, put it in a cool dark closet, then completely forgot about it.
Last week, my husband and I were at dinner and started talking about the imperial ales we were drinking which kicked off a whole beer convo. While looking up some things, a site we were on mentioned the 120 min IPA and I thought, “oh shit, I think we have one of those… somewhere.”
Well, today I found it. Turns out it’s a bit over 7yrs old - bought in spring 2018. I bought 2 at the time, drank one, liked it, then saved the other.
So whatchya think? Drink it or keep it going?
Update:
We drank it.
I made it through 4 good sized sips and that was enough for me.
We both agreed that there’s a heavy burnt caramel flavor and notes of baker’s chocolate. But what he called “dark sweetness,” I called, “medicinal syrup.”
My husband said, “it’s like if someone made a really dark version of a Belgian triple and mixed it with the crispy top of a creme brûlée,” where I thought it tasted like, “someone poured a cheap Pinot noir into a good beer and ruined them both, then let old pumpernickel bread dissolve in the alcohol.”
He’d definitely have it again so I’ll get more if I ever see them, but I’ll have it fresh instead. Anyway, it was fun to try this forgotten beer! Thanks for all your input!