Bottling a Porter and an Ale

[Brendo23]

I have a Porter and an Ale that just went to the bottles on Sunday the 26th. What's a good temp that they should sit in for the sugar to carb the beers?

 

[kh54s10]

Close to 70 degrees. Bottle condition the ale for about 3 weeks. Let the porter age for a couple of months to half a year for the best flavor.

 

[MindenMan]

+1^^^^^. Ypu appear to be a new brewer, and we are glad you are here.
Give the porter time, and your patience will be rewarded. There's nothing worse than wasting two or three beers early on, and then wishing you had them at their peak later.

 

[Brendo23]

Thanks for the quick response. Yes, I am new to home brewing. Got my first kit for Christmas from the girlfriend.
I've moved the bottles to a warmer room. I'll keep the Porter sitting for awhile before I try it.

 

[sfish]

Hello,

I am planning on my next batch being a porter. Should this age for months at 70 degrees?

sfish

 

[zachattack]

Temperatures of at least 70 degrees keep the yeast happy so they eat the priming sugar quicker. For a normal gravity beer, that should only take a few weeks. Once they're carbed, you can store them a little cooler if you want, something closer to 50-60 (cellar temps) is best for long term storage.

Some darker beers tend to taste better after a few months of aging, but it's certainly not a requirement. It really depends on your recipe and process, it's very possible to have a delicious porter or stout in a couple weeks. But if it tastes a little harsh, sit on it for a few months and try another one.