Dry Hop & aging

[-Liam-]

From what I have read, it seems that the effect of dry hopping deteriorates over a short time, so If I planned to age a beer over several months, is there any point in dry hopping at all? Would the effect be totally lost?

 

[Weizer]

If you did a large flameout/whirlpool addition as well as a large dry hop, it will still be prevalent..it just won't be as pungent as it would have been when it was fresh.

Why are you aging a dry hopped beer anyways?

 

[-Liam-]

If you did a large flameout/whirlpool addition as well as a large dry hop, it will still be prevalent..it just won't be as pungent as it would have been when it was fresh.

Why are you aging a dry hopped beer anyways?

I was thinking about Imperial IPAs, are they not best after they have been aged? Are they normally dry hopped?

 

[wfowlks]

IIPAs are normally dry-hopped, typically with 4-6 oz of hops. And IIPAs are typically better fresher. And I have noticed a significant deterioration of hops around 2-3 months after dry-hop

 

[Norwaybrewer]

I dryhopped my IPA 5 gallons six months ago. First four-five months it was way too hoppy, i put 100 grams in there if i remember correctly. Now the hops have faded by maybe 25% and i enjoy the beer more than ever.

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[Weizer]

I was thinking about Imperial IPAs, are they not best after they have been aged? Are they normally dry hopped?

There is no point in aging an IPA, regardless of it being American or English style. Well, unless you want to oak age it, or turn it into a barley wine. With an Imperial IPA, it may take longer to carbonate(if you bottle), but after 3-4 weeks in the bottle, you should drink them in a timely manner to enjoy them as intended!

 

[IL1kebeer]

Dryhop after whatever beer you are aging has been aged. Then package and enjoy.

Additionally, I'm with the others here: Don't age an IPA/IIPA please.

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[teddy4xp]

I was thinking about Imperial IPAs, are they not best after they have been aged? Are they normally dry hopped?

They are normally dry hopped (hops are pretty much added at every point In the brew day) and as every else has said...drink them fresh!

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