how long will it last?

[McChub]

how long will a wheat ale last after conditioning?

 

[wildwest450]

Wheats are normally best on the young side, but as far as "lasting", they will last months and months. I did a Franziskaner clone for a friend, and after 6 months, although crystal clear it still tastes fine.

And I don't really "condition" wheats. 2 weeks in the fermenter, and a good week of carbing in the keg then start drinking. But maybe your talking bottle conditioning and not aging?

 

[McChub]

yes sorry i guess i should have mentioned i used bottles

 

[itsbeeryo]

sorry to threadjack, but after seeing wildwest's avatar, i no longer know what this thread is about. carry on.

 

[Jakeedaman21]

+1 to itsbeeryo... and to the pic. Win.

 

[msa8967]

I try to drink most of my wheat ales within 3-4 months after bottling. I had one last night that has been bottled for 6 months and it was not as good as the others.