Wit Beer in Primary for 5 months?

[toestothesun]

Hello all,

Long story short, I had some health issues arise and then had to leave the country for work for 2 months and I left my wit beer (kit) in the primary fermenter for approximately 5 months. I've read about off flavors and such. That said, should I just toss this and start new or do you think it's still ok to bottle it?

Thoughts, suggestions, and/or feedback would be highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

 

[Clann]

Before you do anything you should taste it and go from there.

 

[Zen_Brew]

You should definitely taste it and see what it tastes like. 5 months is quite a while, especially for such a light beer. Did you still have liquid in your airlock?

 

[BradleyBrew]

I would 100% bottle and let it carb up... why not!

 

[toestothesun]

You should definitely taste it and see what it tastes like. 5 months is quite a while, especially for such a light beer. Did you still have liquid in your airlock?

I do still have a small amount of liquid in my airlock

 

[mikeysab]

Bottle it. It'll probably be you best beer ever

 

[brewmonk]

taste it first if you want. but you can learn a lot from SMELLING what you are about to drink, too.

If it aint burnin nose hairs, and causing a minor wretching reaction, then chill a glass and try it.

 

[MilesLong]

Well, what did it taste like?

 

[toestothesun]

Well, what did it taste like?

Smelled like Cider. Taste wasn't bad, not great either. Slight hint of rubbing alcohol. Any other thoughts?

Thanks

 

[JasonToews]

if it doesn't taste bad my vote is to bottle it. Not sure if you will need more yeast or not

 

[wbrian]

Jason,
Why a possibility of more yeast? Would it be to get a carbonation in the bottle, I guess?

Thanks,
I'm trying to learn!
Brian

 

[Jayman931]

Read this and act accordingly....

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/blogs/revvy/99-time-heals-all-things-even-beer.html

 

[JasonToews]

my guess by 5 months all the yeast cells would be dead as there is nothing left to eat. There may be some cells left though. On the safe side I would add pack of yeast at bottling

 

[toestothesun]

Read this and act accordingly....

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/blogs/revvy/99-time-heals-all-things-even-beer.html

Thanks Jayman for the direction, I appreciate it. That said, despite the dramatic change in temperature in his loft, do you think Revvy would still bottle it after sitting in the primary for 5 months?

I guess if he chimes in here I'll find out.

Thanks again!

 

[mikeysab]

Ill put money he would

 

[Dondlelinger]

I would add priming sugar mix and add yeast give it 12 hours then bottle, just to get yeast everywhere