ABV and cellaring

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by LCBOdave, Oct 27, 2013.

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  1. LCBOdave

    LCBOdave Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2013 Canada (ON)

    Hello all,

    I have a simple question that I can't find the answer for anywhere.

    Why are high ABV beers better (generally) for cellaring? Everywhere I read that low ABV beers "won't hold up" but that's as much info as I can find. Can anyone explain why high ABV = good for cellaring? Just curious. Thanks.
     
    #1 LCBOdave, Oct 27, 2013
  2. radshoesbro

    radshoesbro Pundit (987) Dec 16, 2004 California

    Higher ABV beers have a bigger malt content, which is really the flavor that is going to hold up over time as the hops will fade fairly quickly.
     
    #2 radshoesbro, Oct 29, 2013
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