Vanilla porter Peak, shelf life

[Chicanojr91]

I recently made my first batch of Vanilla Porter from a brew kit. They were bottled Dec 17 2016. I tried one on Dec 25 was flat not to impressed. I drank one new years eve. Better still at little flat. Drank one last night January 14 and holy carbonation! It was very delcious and i was very pleased! I have most in a dark room at around 68 degrees and a couple in the fridge. My question is what is my shelf life and when will the reach there peak in flavor?

Thanks Guys!!!

 

[Kampenken]

I would suggest you keep trying them out for yourself to determine the right age. I have had stouts and porters that were good at 1 month, better at 3 and still quite good at +6 months or more. These tend to age well. Pace yourself on them, and enjoy!

 

[brewcat]

They may already be at peak flavor. It just depends what you want and the only way to find out is through testing. If they are good, drink them. Save 6-12 to test throughout a few month period and you'll have a good idea for next time.

At 68 you'll probably want to drink them sooner rather than later.

 

[Chicanojr91]

Thanks fr the responses! Do you guys have ideal storing temps?

 

[Kampenken]

2 weeks at room temp is good for carbonating. Then I cellar (low 60's) and I put in fridge at least a day before I drink them.

 

[RM-MN]

Thanks fr the responses! Do you guys have ideal storing temps?

I have my bottles at 72 degrees and store the porters for a year or more before I drink the last one. I like them better at 3 months than 3 weeks and they do improve after that too.