Wheat Wine Aging

[Wavewalker]

How long does a wheat wine typically take to mature? I know that wheat beers in general hit their prime pretty fast, but what about when you are getting to 9 or 10% (or higher)?

 

[pompeiisneaks]

what is a wheat wine? Never heard of one... is it a kind of barleywine with wheat in the grain bill? is it wheat malt made to wort and mixed with real grapes? Sorry... been doing this a long time, but sometimes I'm still a noob!

 

[Wavewalker]

From what I've read in the last couple days, it's a wheat based barley wine (though I did come across some variations with potatoes invloved - but I'm interested in a wheat barleywine). I like wheat beers in general, but the main reason I'm so interested is because it seems like it might be a way to brew a relatively fast maturing barleywine.

 

[JLem]

Some good info here - https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f74/poobahs-wheat-wine-117610/

 

[pompeiisneaks]

Now that I know that... most bigger beers need a bit longer to mature and mellow the harsh alcohol flavors... Barleywines are best aged for 6 mos to a year. BUT, that being said, you can taste it and see if you like it as is or not at any point. Some people have a more or less sensitive palate and don't mind it a bit 'young'. It is totally up to you.

 

[Wavewalker]

Okay, thanks everyone for the responses.