BeerPressure
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Is it too late to brew a 1.091SG 1.022FG beer? How long does this 9percent beer need to age?
Is it too late to brew a Christmas spice ale?
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JMSetzler
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If you brew it now, it should be good to go by Christmas. Maybe 4-6 weeks in fermentation and another 8 weeks in the bottle and it should be excellent...
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Just go extra light on the spices. They usually take a long time to mellow out...especially clove.
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I agree. You should have enough time for the beer to age but the spices will take longer. Brew it, it will still be good after the holidays!!
It's only 9:30 west coast time...you should be fine!!!
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BeerPressure
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the recipe im using has nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger. no clove.
I did my Honey Imperial Porter around this time last year, it was great by Xmas. I went light on the spices.
WorryWort
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I think most people add too many spices in the first place. But you're going to need a few months even if you don't add any!
Do it - worst case scenario it will be fantastic next xmas!
Do it - worst case scenario it will be fantastic next xmas!
