MisterDrew
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I was at my LHBS friday picking up ingredients for the Caramel Cream Ale along with another brewing vessel (I like to sneak a new one in every week or two so the wife doesn't think I've gone nuts all at once) and I was discussing with the group of gents there about the Scotish Ale I currently have in secondary. The general consensus was to "not touch it for 6 to 8 weeks" to allow for the flavors to become what they should. Now, while I have no problem with letting the beer sit prior to consumption (I also make wine and understand that the zen of "better with age" runs true with some adult beverages) I am kinda bummed because this is my first batch of brew and golly I shoulda started with that kolsch.
My question to you, o guru's of homebrew, is this: Am I better off bulk aging this in secondary or go ahead and bottle it next weekend and letting it age in the bottles for 6 to 8 weeks (trying 1 a week because I can)?
My question to you, o guru's of homebrew, is this: Am I better off bulk aging this in secondary or go ahead and bottle it next weekend and letting it age in the bottles for 6 to 8 weeks (trying 1 a week because I can)?