What did your RIS taste like after a week ?

[Bru]

Mine tasted disgusting (1.100) - hot like its 40% abv.
I know - it will settle down after a couple of months but my other strong beers didn't taste like this.

 

[KingBrianI]

It's F'ed. Dump it.

 

[Bru]

...the prophet of dooom appeared....

 

[hibbleton]

Sounds like you know the answer here (RDWHAHB). Also, what was your fermentation temp? Too high and it could've produced more alcoholic flavors.

 

[BrookdaleBrew]

Yeah, anything that big is going to be hot after only a week. Try it again in a few months.

 

[GuldTuborg]

A week after what? Pitching? Bottling/kegging? I wouldn't expect it to taste particularly good after either. I'd expect it to be harsh, bitter, and maybe even metallic 1 week after pitching, in particular. Relax.

 

[humann_brewing]

well it's probably no good, you better send it over here.

 

[hamiltont]

From the looks of the high OG I'd say you should know if it's going to be good in about a year. Set it in the back of the basement closet & forget about it. Cheers!!!

 

[Bru]

Thanks - I thought as much. Nothing like a team hug for feeling better

 

[KYB]

Am I the only one that doesn't mind a "hot" beer? Maybe it's the bourbon drinker in me, but if it's big and balanced, I don't mind some warmth, what many claim is "way too hot". SN/DFH Life and Limb was awesome when we first got it. Some said it was way to hot. I didn't think so. Slightly warming, but went well and it was great. I have another aging.

That being said, my first RIS went rogue (my FES is awesome though!). In about a month I will be brewing a massive 14-15% RIS if all goes well. I'll let you know how that is. I had a IIPA/BW (kind of between both styles) that was awesome as well shortly after carbonating. A little warmth, but still great.

 

[Bru]

A bit of heat is fine but Guldtuborg described it well : harsh, bitter, and maybe even metallic.
BTW - I meant a week in the fermenter.

 

[smokinghole]

My RIS at 1.130 was super bitter and had a real strong alcohol flavor. The two full cases of it are sitting in my parents basement until christmas.

 

[rweird]

looked like used motor oil. smelled like chocolate, roasted goodness, and alcohol. tasted bitter and warming and delicious. can't wait until it's done. og 1.084