ChrisMack Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Hey guys, just bottled by brew of original stout....i'm keen on a dark beer from time to time and after a taste while doing the final hydrometer test found this brew to be rather strongly bitter, my question is, will this "strongness" mellow with bottle time? I know stouts are by nature "strong and full"tasting beers - I added some cinnomon into the brew to try and mellow out the usual stout kick and just for somethign a little different.....so far it doesnt seem to have made any difference. Cheers for any ideas... Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biermoasta Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Yes the bitterness will mellow with time in the bottle. Just give it time, and remember don't drink it too cold. When it's too cold all you'll be able to taste is bitter burnt charcoal[pinched], where as if it's a little warmer it becomes a lovely aromatic flavourful beer. [love] As for the cinnamon, you might find that once the beer has been in the bottles for a while and everything starts to balance out, you'll be able to pick up the cinnamon. Or maybe the amount of cinnamon was too low... but that's all part of experimenting. [lol] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMack Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Hey cheers for that info.....was under the impression that would be the case - just wanted someone elses experiences to verify....how long would you suggest I play the waiting game...? ( I leave most of my brews for 3 months before tasting.... Cheers, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I'd start tasting the occassional bottle at 6 months if I were you Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMack Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Gawd damn.....nearly lost this brew as well![pinched] Christchurch had another day of big shakes last Monday - 5.6mag earthquake, followed an hour later by another 6.3mag jolt - luckily I had bottled this brew in time and didnt have it all over the kitchen floor like last time......Think someone doesnt want me to do home-brewing????[crying] More damage round the city, thankfully no lives lost this time.....so damn frustrating! Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Waters Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Think someone doesnt want me to do home-brewing???? It isn't your fault Chris - The world is supposed to end next year so we'll be sure to have a few hiccups between now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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