H HopOnHops Well-Known Member Joined May 23, 2012 Messages 200 Reaction score 7 Location Inglewood Sep 6, 2012 #1 So ive noticed that barrel aged beers typically have a much higher ABV than their non aged counterparts Where does the extra alcohol come from? Do they simply brew a batch with a higher OG?
So ive noticed that barrel aged beers typically have a much higher ABV than their non aged counterparts Where does the extra alcohol come from? Do they simply brew a batch with a higher OG?
MisterTipsy Well-Known Member Joined Jun 1, 2012 Messages 1,024 Reaction score 213 Location Sketchytown Sep 6, 2012 #2 Yes and sometimes the barrel adds booze.