Posted by ofiaich
Hi!!
I found these bottles of Whitbread Celebration Ale 1742 -1992 in my garage today! They are 11.5% a/c O.G 1100.5, each with a unique number.
I remember them costing about 15 pounds a bottle, and now they are 14 years old. Whitbread recommended laying the bottles down for 3 -10 years, but I heard the beer will improve more if left for 25 years!
Any beer people on Esato that could give an idea on current value?
I wonder what these might go for on Ebrew? Ooops, EBay.
Ofiaich
Posted by Johnex
Ill give you 15 pounds for the lot
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Posted by ofiaich
Very funny, I will sell you a genuine wrapper for that.
Any serious responses welcomed,
Ofiaich...
Posted by fatreg
ermm they wouldnt go on ebay...
alcohol isnt allowed to be sold on ebay!!
fatreg
Posted by Johnex
They are old lol, 15 pounds is my last offer.
But seriously now, try to sell them to a pub
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Posted by ofiaich
Johnex
that's the point, they are old, and well matured.... so more valuable.
fatreg, That's interesting !
I thought I saw a commemorative Ale or two when I searched there,,
Thanks!
Ofiaich
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Posted by haynesycop
I think you would be best getting in contact with a specialist auction house or website, as you will get better offers and advice on where to go etc etc.
Posted by Johnex
@of: was kidding man, i know what you ment.
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Posted by Luke-the-magic-man
what you do is sell the bottle on ebay and say there is still the beer inside!
Posted by pmerryman
Yeah, plenty of people do sell bottles with alchohol still in there. Read the small print in the rules, and there is a way around it.
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Posted by ofiaich
thanks all,
Even spoke to CAMRA and not a lot of interest
I'll keep them cool and enjoy, much later..!
Ofiaich!