Is it still good?

[Chcarpenter]

So a buddy brewed a Christmas Ale in November and transferred it to secondary at the beginning of December. He intended to bourbon oak chip it, but didn't get to it. Well he still has it sitting currently, and I'm wondering if it is save able or still good. It has been in a glass carboy the whole time so I think there is potential, but I'm leaning towards it may be gone. Thoughts?

 

[Kharnynb]

bottle it and see what it tastes like?

 

[madscientist451]

There are many Belgian Beers sold commercially that age in large wooden vats for 18+ months before they are blended and bottled.
Your beer has been in glass for 5-6 months?
I'd pull a sample and taste it. You could still add the oak chips or cubes.
Its probably fine.