Secondary Fermentation vs. Bottle Conditioning

[Silikyan]

So, I'm planning on making a sour ale, and I'm trying to figure out the best way of aging it. I've seen kits and recipes that call for a year or more of secondary fermentation, but I don't have an extra fermenter that I can lose for a year or more. So, my question is this: will I get similar results from a year or more of bottle conditioning as I would with the same amount of time in a secondary fermenter?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Bensiff]

No...not to mention that is a good recipe for bottle bombs when playing with bugs

 

[ChshreCat]

I don't have an extra fermenter

There is a remedy for this.

If you're wanting to invest the time it takes to make a beer like this and do it right, picking up a carboy isn't that big of a deal.

 

[Xaphoeous]

but I don't have an extra fermenter

Sounds like a perfect excuse for a trip to the LHBS!