A good beer to age...

[baker0408]

I just found out that I will be working away from home for the summer and not access to brewing! I am looking for a good beer / style that will age nicely in a keg (for about 3 months) so when I return I have beer to put on tap.

Right now I am thinking...

- Belgian Dark Strong Ale
- Belgian Tripel
- Oaked Imperial Stout

Any suggestions? Recipes?

Also, should I carbonate before I stick in the cellar? Or just purge with CO2 and let sit then carbonate later?

Thanks!

 

[Aleforge]

Those would all be great, anything high gravity will usually age well, and actually need it to be fully mature.

I personally love Wee Heavys, but thats just me. :cross:

Once you transfer to your secondary to age you can leave it alone for months, however putting a quick CO2 blanket on top has become more and more used around here.

 

[brewmonger]

If you intentionally allow a high gravity beer to oxidize a bit over time, you get some nice sherry notes. Typical in barley wines.