So I brewed this pretty big "Belgian" Imperial Stout several months ago. Close to 6 months now.
Here's the recipe:
http://hopville.com/recipe/1059534/russian-imperial-stout-recipes/belgian-imperial-stout
The body is thinner than I'd prefer, not as viscous as I was hoping. I mashed at 156 (if i recall correctly...my detailed notes are at home. But it was either 156 or 158). Boil for 90 minutes. Chilled to and fermented at 65F.
After almost 6 months, it's not tasting any better. The aroma is predominantly banana bread, and doughy bananas - best way of describing it. The taste is harsh and hot. I'm not getting any mellow roast/chocolate or any of that nice prune/raisin/plum dark fruit flavor or aroma.
This is a pretty big let down, but in order not repeat the same mistake I'm looking for some feedback on what I might have done wrong, and how I can make this better next time around.
Thoughts?
Thanks guys,
Julian
edit: I will say that the unfermented wort tasted AMAZING. Best wort I've ever tasted. It was sweet, chocolately, and luscious. None of that is present in the final product.
Here's the recipe:
http://hopville.com/recipe/1059534/russian-imperial-stout-recipes/belgian-imperial-stout
The body is thinner than I'd prefer, not as viscous as I was hoping. I mashed at 156 (if i recall correctly...my detailed notes are at home. But it was either 156 or 158). Boil for 90 minutes. Chilled to and fermented at 65F.
After almost 6 months, it's not tasting any better. The aroma is predominantly banana bread, and doughy bananas - best way of describing it. The taste is harsh and hot. I'm not getting any mellow roast/chocolate or any of that nice prune/raisin/plum dark fruit flavor or aroma.
This is a pretty big let down, but in order not repeat the same mistake I'm looking for some feedback on what I might have done wrong, and how I can make this better next time around.
Thoughts?
Thanks guys,
Julian
edit: I will say that the unfermented wort tasted AMAZING. Best wort I've ever tasted. It was sweet, chocolately, and luscious. None of that is present in the final product.