I have two brews (RIS and English Barley Wine) brewed 5 and 6 months ago. The RIS finished at 14% and the EBW @ 12%. I have them aging at 50 degrees. While the alcohol heat has mellowed (a little ways to go on the RIS) I'm not fully impressed with what I have here taste wise. It is hard to put a finger on what it is--no specific off-flavor I can mention. Drinkable, just not all that desirable. I believe my recipes were sound. These are the biggest brews I've made so: Just trying to get a feel as to if these will continue to really change over more time that much. Have others made big beers like these that took like a year or so before they became something you want to reach for. Or do the changes that take place the next 6 months become more of a subtle change for those with only fine palates would pick up.
Thanks!
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