I am very new to the hobby. My first batch (Brewers Best IPA kit) has been in the primary for 2 weeks now. I took a FG reading and it was right where it should be at. I then tasted the sample and it was pretty good to me, but I was really surprised at how strong the hops were. VERY bitter (even for most IPA's). This is fine for me but I'm the only one in my circle of friends who will enjoy it.
So to my question: Is how it tastes now pretty much how it will taste when it's ready for drinking, or will the bitterness mellow out a bit? I'm plannng on leaving it in the primary for another week (3 weeks total), then letting it bottle condition for another 2 weeks.
So to my question: Is how it tastes now pretty much how it will taste when it's ready for drinking, or will the bitterness mellow out a bit? I'm plannng on leaving it in the primary for another week (3 weeks total), then letting it bottle condition for another 2 weeks.