Aging Imperial Chocolate Stout
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Aging Imperial Chocolate Stout
The highest abv beer I had brewed before this stout was 6% so I have never really had to age a beer very long. This Imperial Chocolate Stout however came in at 9%. I am wondering how long should I age it for before tasting it? What is the standard time for a beer that is 9%? Also it has been two weeks since bottling so I am assuming it is carbed. It has been sitting in my basement at 68 degrees. Would it be alright to leave it at that temperature to condition? Or should I find a way to cool it down a bit for the conditioning? Thanks in advance!
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Re: Aging Imperial Chocolate Stout
With all my higher abv brews, 6 months was a minimum. I would suggest, take 1 bottle at 4 months, chill and drink. Make notes of flavor etc. Same at 5 months, 6 months etc. When you likey... you drinkey.... I would save one for a year and see what it's like then.
Condition at same temp as fermenting, IMHO.
Condition at same temp as fermenting, IMHO.
Re: Aging Imperial Chocolate Stout
Roger that, thanks!
#15 There Gose 'Nother Semester - Gone
#16 Two Brothers Brown - Gone
#17 Home Toasted Pale - Gone
#18 Porter Potty - Gone
#19 I do IPA - Gone
#20 Max Capacity Stout - One Left in the cellar
#21 Not So Independent Scotch Ale - Drinking
#22 Berliner Weisse - Gone
#23 Fruit Fallacy IPA - Carbonating
#16 Two Brothers Brown - Gone
#17 Home Toasted Pale - Gone
#18 Porter Potty - Gone
#19 I do IPA - Gone
#20 Max Capacity Stout - One Left in the cellar
#21 Not So Independent Scotch Ale - Drinking
#22 Berliner Weisse - Gone
#23 Fruit Fallacy IPA - Carbonating