To the beer experts... ?!
I am aware that it is a Belgian Strong Dark Ale my only question is... can I age it? I know I can (and do) age my Barleywines and Imperial Russian Stouts, and some overly powerful American Strong Ales, but I don't know if I can actually age this style of beer or if it would be a waste of time.
Answers: I consider myself a beer enthusiast, I've just obtained several bottles of "Collaboration not Litigation Ale" The birthchild of Russian River and Avery Brewing Co.'s. respective Salvation Ales.
I am aware that it is a Belgian Strong Dark Ale my only question is... can I age it? I know I can (and do) age my Barleywines and Imperial Russian Stouts, and some overly powerful American Strong Ales, but I don't know if I can actually age this style of beer or if it would be a waste of time.
I unfortunately can't get Russian River stuff where I live...but I know with a lot of beers, it is uncertain if it will benefit from aging. Some will mellow out really nicely after a year (or more) of being stored at cellar temps, but a lot of it is trial and error. I'd say have 1 or 2 now, make some notes on its taste, appearance, aroma, etc, then age one for a year and do a comparison. I don't think it would be a waste of time...I think as long as you have one of a beer to compare it to, aging most stronger styles of beer can be fun to see how (and if) it changes...even double IPA's, belgian tripels & dubbels, etc.
I wouldn't bother with aging it
Personally I don't like the taste of aged. I say just leave it be.
waste of time.....it won't gain much more alcohol and you should drink it now.....