Need ideas for some long aged beers

[mountainman13]

Getting ready to head overseas for a while and I'm looking for some ideas for some nice big long term beers. Normally I don't have the patience to age beers too long, but I'd hate for my carboys to sit empty for a year, so I'm looking for input. I already have a kreik in primary, and it should have about six months on it before I throw the cherries in, where they will reside for about ten months. I also plan on doing a big Russian Imperial Stout. Any other ideas? I have six carboys, and I'd like to have em all full.

 

[jagg]

A big barleywine would be a good Choice for one of the carboys, and as you mentioned a big RIS

 

[PantherCity]

Do some big Belgians (dark strong) and a Barley wine. Maybe a mead if your into that. Flanders red. Biere de Guarde.

 

[Phunhog]

English and American Barleywine, Scotch Ale, RIS, and mead.

 

[SDVmnt]

Bourbon Porter from Northern Brewer would be a great choice. Bottle of makers mark with toasted oak chips in it. Mmmm

 

[beergolf]

I second the big Belgian idea. They just get better with age.

Barleywine would be another good choice.

 

[mountainman13]

I've never really found a barley wine that I care for, but I'm liking the big Belgian idea. Also leaning towards a porter, as well.

 

[terodox]

I'm always a big fan of Big Belgian Tripels. Simple grain bills, a little bit of spice, long aging time, delicious.

 

[1Mainebrew]

Do a huge SMaSH barleywine with your favorite grain and hop! Awesome!

 

[beeber]

Do a quad!

 

[mountainman13]

Well I've settled on Kate the Great RIS clone for one of them. Ordered the stuff tonight.

 

[lou2row]

Well I've settled on Kate the Great RIS clone for one of them. Ordered the stuff tonight.

I was going to suggest doing that one! I am going to do it as well as a couple other big beers for 12/12/12, my birthday, end of the world party, and Xmas.

 

[Aunt_Ester]

do a quad!

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