Just picked up a Duclaw Repent. Has anyone ever had one? It's 14%! I'm not a big fan of belgians but this one is described as a dark ale. Plus, I love Duclaw.
jbladenI've got a Stone Old Guardian and I'm curious how long I should let it age before I drink it? It will be a year old next month. What you guys think?
Mark2-3 years should be good but the important thing is the temp at which it is aged. First, the temperature should be consistent. Too hot and the beer will age rapidly and may well spoil. Too cold and you are going to retard the aging process. Ideal temp for... more2-3 years should be good but the important thing is the temp at which it is aged. First, the temperature should be consistent. Too hot and the beer will age rapidly and may well spoil. Too cold and you are going to retard the aging process. Ideal temp for aging beer is probably in the 50F-60F range. If you have a basement take a thermometer down there and find a nice cool spot.
Mark
I should have also mentioned, unlike wine, age it standing up.
January 10, 2012
MarkBut then that brings up the issue of corked beer. Wine is laid down on its side so the wine is in contact with the cork to prevent it from drying out. If the cork dries out it shrinks and can let air into the wine which oxidizes it. I'm not sure with cork... moreBut then that brings up the issue of corked beer. Wine is laid down on its side so the wine is in contact with the cork to prevent it from drying out. If the cork dries out it shrinks and can let air into the wine which oxidizes it. I'm not sure with corked beer as it is typically not aged as long as wine. I'll ask around for an answer on corked beer.
January 10, 2012
MarkSeems some people say age corked beers on their side and others say all beer suitable for aging (including corked) should be aged upright. With a corked & caged beer I would contact the brewer and ask them if it is a real cork or synthetic. Synthetic will... moreSeems some people say age corked beers on their side and others say all beer suitable for aging (including corked) should be aged upright. With a corked & caged beer I would contact the brewer and ask them if it is a real cork or synthetic. Synthetic will be fine upright but personally I would lay a beer with a real cork on its side.
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Good craft beer, that's what I like.
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Mark
Congrats South Carolina! The State House just approved the so called "Pint Bill" that will allow breweries to sell 48 ounces of beer to a person every 24 hours. No more tiny samples if you're wanting a pint - as long as the Governor signs the bill.
Paul
just had one of my rye pale ales, didn't turn out too badly. I won't be able to brew for a living, but at least it will keep me busy. Has anyone here tried growing hops and had any success?
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