CarbonTom
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So I'm about to turn 25 next week and have been itching to do a stong ale of some sorts for a while. And if this doesn't seem like a good land mark to start at, idk what is.
So is it possible to make a beer that will last super long (25+, hell even 50 yrs if I make enough?)
I know oxidation is the enemy, so I imagine I would want to cap and wax over the caps. Or should I shell out for a corking rig?
How high of a gravity should I aim for for such a long age period? I am thinking I would like to try and do a tripel or quad of some sorts, or would it have to be more like a barley wine? Would I have to worry about bottle bombs with higher carbonation levels of a Belgian?
I have yet to venture out into high gravity waters (above 1.080 that is), what should I change with my methods, if any?
Any advice from experienced agers here?
So is it possible to make a beer that will last super long (25+, hell even 50 yrs if I make enough?)
I know oxidation is the enemy, so I imagine I would want to cap and wax over the caps. Or should I shell out for a corking rig?
How high of a gravity should I aim for for such a long age period? I am thinking I would like to try and do a tripel or quad of some sorts, or would it have to be more like a barley wine? Would I have to worry about bottle bombs with higher carbonation levels of a Belgian?
I have yet to venture out into high gravity waters (above 1.080 that is), what should I change with my methods, if any?
Any advice from experienced agers here?