heffy with a horriable taste after aging

[snccoulter]

So I did a heffy a couple of months ago and it was great when it was young, but now that it has sat for about 4 to 5 weeks in the bottle it is just not tasting good at all. it was kinda sour/bitter taste. what could i have done wrong???
Thanks Steve

 

[PintOfBitter]

Could be an infection, but could also just be age highlighting some other flaw due to process. A hefe has a lot of "freshness" that can hide flaws for a while.

recipe/process details?

 

[snccoulter]

It was just a simple extract that I added some limon zest to I will let it age I don't drink it often my wife is a fan I like good and dark beers myself thanks

 

[bourgeoisbee]

The off flavors will probably only intensify as it ages. Heffes and hoppy American pales tend to be better fresh. Beers with dark malts tend to age much better.

 

[Fletch78]

Wheat beers are supposed to be consumed young, they actually don't get better with age.

Also, if any light got into it, it might be skunky from being lightstruck. I learned that lesson on a wheat beer.