any fix for too much pie spice?

[wickman6]

I brewed up a sweet potato spiced ale for an upcoming party, and I had no flavor or aroma at kegging time. I boiled a small amount of water which I added 1/4 teaspoon of pie spice to, and mixed it in with the brew. Now there's too much. It's got a bit of a raw spice note to it, not overwhelming, but a bit too much for me.

Is it possible to remedy? I didn't think such a small amount of spice would take me from no flavor to too much. I should have added less, obviously, then tasted, add more if needed. But I didn't. I know time will help round it out, but Saturday is approaching fast.

Thanks for any and all suggestions!

 

[TyTanium]

Serve colder?

 

[wickman6]

Serve colder?

I could try that, but its already at 35 deg I don't know how much colder I could get it.

 

[mjohnson]

have any other beer to blend it with?

 

[Hello]

1/4 teaspoon ended up as too much for 5 gallons? It was 5 gal right?
The spices may mellow over time but you don't have that so the option to mix with another beer wouldn't be bad.

Also, have someone else try it before you mess with it. There's a chance your pallet it incredibly sensitive. I added about a tablespoon of spice at flame out and nearly another 1 week before bottling and found the flavor to be really nice. Not overbearing but noticeable.

 

[wickman6]

Thanks for the tips, I have 3 other beers to serve, but none that would blend well with this one. I did add spice to the kettle, I can't recall how much off hand. I found it to be lacking at kegging time. It was a 10 gal batch, but yea this is 5 gal worth. The first 5gal is gone, and it was good. This one is a month older, maybe more.

 

[wickman6]

I'll have my wife try some tonight, and ask her what she thinks. She's brutally honest!

 

[wickman6]

Maybe some spice didn't dissolve, and settled to the bottom of the keg, so I got a glassfull in my first tasting?

 

[wickman6]

I had my wife taste it, she thinks its fine. I still think its strong, I guess a few days will tell. I just don't want to serve sub-par beer to my family and friends. Thanks for all the suggestions!

 

[patthebrewer]

Yup......Time! The spice lose potency as time goes on.