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When conditioning dark, high ABV ales, which option would you choose?

  • Condition in the keezer at serving temp ~4°C/40°F

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  • Wait. Don't make these beers until you can provide a stable conditioning temperature of ~10°C/50°F

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    4

ninkwood

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I know this question has been asked a million times in one way or another, but I haven't been able to find a satisfying answer so I thought I'd start a poll to make it as straightforward as possible. I'm looking into brewing some bigger beers (8-11% ABV), namely imperial stouts and Belgian quads/dark strong ales. My plan is to brew, ferment, keg and then condition these beers in kegs. My "problem" is that I don't have anywhere to condition my beers at cellar temps.

Space and time are not a big concern for me. I have room for more kegs in both my keezer and my storage room, and I can be patient if better quality beer comes at the expense of time.

I appreciate all the feedback!
 
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What exactly do you mean by condition? Are you talking about aging or something else? I usually think of conditioning as carbonating and clearing. I've aged big stouts and dark strong ales at 68F for several months with good results.
 
Specifically aging, yes. Sorry if that wasn't clear!
What exactly do you mean by condition? Are you talking about aging or something else? I usually think of conditioning as carbonating and clearing. I've aged big stouts and dark strong ales at 68F for several months with good results.
 
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