My Belgian ale tastes medicinal

DenGran · 12-20-2011, 11:27 PM

I just tried my latest, a belgian golden ale, (my own recipe) and it had all the qualities I wanted with the exception of a strong medicinal/spicy flavor up front (finish was ok). Will this subside if I let it age a bit or will it remain regardless? I used White Labs WLP570 belgian golden ale yeast, which I have never used before. It fermented at 70° F, sat in secondary for 6 weeks and in bottle for 1 week before tasting.
Happy Holidays,
Dengran

nobody · 12-21-2011, 12:42 AM

you opened a bottle way to soon. time is your friend when bottle conditioning. let it sit a month before you crack another one open. you'll be glad you did. trust me.

Porsche914 · 12-21-2011, 03:22 PM

High gravity beers seem to take longer to condition. The alcohol taste will subside and smooth out over time.

Cheers