krugulitis
Well-Known Member
A Russian Imperial Stout I brewed a month ago has finished up fermenting (WLP007 dry english ale is highly recommended - went from OG of 1.095 to 1.024 with no trouble whatsoever). My question has to do with the subsequent aging that will take place in the secondary.
I want to let this age for at least 6 months before drinking any, however should the bulk of this be done in the secondary, or should this be done in the bottle? What benefits are to be had from aging in the secondary for months as apposed to bottling and letting it bottle condition for months?
I want to use cacao nibs and cold steeped coffee with this ale - how long should this sit with the beer in the secondary? If I am going to leave the beer in the secondary for months, would it be best to leave the coffee and cacao in the beer for all this time, or just for a few weeks before bottling? Can cacao nibs and/or coffee go bad? If so, how long until they do? Will these flavors fade if I let this bottle condition for months before drinking?
Thanks in advance for the help!
I want to let this age for at least 6 months before drinking any, however should the bulk of this be done in the secondary, or should this be done in the bottle? What benefits are to be had from aging in the secondary for months as apposed to bottling and letting it bottle condition for months?
I want to use cacao nibs and cold steeped coffee with this ale - how long should this sit with the beer in the secondary? If I am going to leave the beer in the secondary for months, would it be best to leave the coffee and cacao in the beer for all this time, or just for a few weeks before bottling? Can cacao nibs and/or coffee go bad? If so, how long until they do? Will these flavors fade if I let this bottle condition for months before drinking?
Thanks in advance for the help!