Coconut....how long does it last?

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  1. Beerswimmer

    Beerswimmer Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2013 Texas

    Going to brew a big stout soon to put away for the late fall and had wanted it to be a coconut rum stout. Until I just heard that coconut fades. If it won't last, I will adjust my plans.

    How long has coconut flavor/aroma lasted for you??
     
    #1 Beerswimmer, Feb 18, 2018
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  2. GormBrewhouse

    GormBrewhouse Pooh-Bah (2,111) Jun 24, 2015 Vermont
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    At least 6 months, but it does fade.
     
    #2 GormBrewhouse, Feb 18, 2018
  3. Scope4Beer

    Scope4Beer Zealot (677) Sep 28, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    I only used coconut once. I put 7oz of toasted coconut flakes in 3 gal of an imperial stout for 2 weeks. Coconut was nice but not as strong as I would’ve hoped for up front. The coconut was totally gone by 3-4 mos. Fortunately the base stout still tastes great.
     
    #3 Scope4Beer, Feb 18, 2018
  4. Ozzylizard

    Ozzylizard Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,419) Oct 5, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Drink it quick - less than 6 months.
     
    #4 Ozzylizard, Feb 18, 2018
  5. Beerswimmer

    Beerswimmer Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2013 Texas

    Brewing the stout now, I may just end up bulk aging this on rum soaked oak staves until August and then add the coconut before bottling.
     
    #5 Beerswimmer, Feb 20, 2018
  6. rxeight

    rxeight Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2012 Illinois

    Keep it cold, the flavor will last longer.
     
    #6 rxeight, Feb 21, 2018
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