dcp27

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Whenever I have an aged beer there always seems to be a distinct taste and smell to it (dried fruit?). I like that flavor/aroma, but I don't want to wait 1+ years to obtain it. Does anyone know of a way to imitate it in a homebrew?

Edcculus

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I don't know of any way to artificially age a beer.

DKershner

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http://www.northernbrewer.com/default/oak-chips-french-4-oz.html
Maybe?

For what taste french medium gives, check here:
http://www.northernbrewer.com/default/oak-cubes-french-medium-toast.html

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remilard

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Store warmer.

wonderbread23

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You're most likely experiencing oxidation and sherry like notes. You could maybe throw some Special B in there to get some of those types of flavors. You might also try to experiment with storing some of the beer warm to quicken the aging process.

Hermit

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dcp27

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I read about that before, but it sounds bogus to me since the idea doesn't really make sense.

Hermit

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I read a report that it only works on certain wines, not all. That is probably not the best article to use. I don't think this guy was the inventor of the idea, just put together a gadget. There was some research behind this if I recall correctly.


This article is from 1963..
http://www.ajevonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/14/1/23

This one from 2004...
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T6R-4B4RSHP-1&_user=10&_coverDate=06%2F30%2F2004&_rdoc=1&_fmt= high&_orig=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_sear chStrId=1185855811&_rerunOrigin=google&_acct=C0000 50221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=e506 5d243795a4f9d3308b270338e343

dcp27

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So a rule of thumb in chemistry is that every 10C doubles the rate of reaction. I guess in theory I could hide some in the 85C oven at work and have it ready in a week.... or maybe 40-50C and wait a few months so I don't destroy the yeast. the higher ups might frown upon the idea unfortunately

AndrwHock

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Don't wanna wait a year, huh? Try 11 months perhaps.