Question about aging DIPA's

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Das_Reh, Nov 23, 2013.

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  1. thegrimone

    thegrimone Initiate (0) Mar 12, 2011 Virginia

    What if it's a barrel aged DIPA? Fresh or Cellar?
     
    #21 thegrimone, Nov 23, 2013
  2. readyski

    readyski Pooh-Bah (1,557) Jun 4, 2005 California
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    Aging will affect the flavor profile, but (depending upon your preference), not necessarily adversely. If bitter hops is not your cup of tea, aging can help smooth it out. Celebration, although an IPA that most enjoy fresh, is a fine brew after one year - great malt profile, not so bitter. Same with Bigfoot (but bigger profile). So the answer depends on your need to have a bitter beer.
     
    #22 readyski, Nov 23, 2013
  3. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    IMO Barrel Aged IPAs are a bad idea in the first place. I generally suggest avoiding them altogether.

    Does the beer still rely heavily on the hop characteristic or are there significant sub-flavors that can carry the beer as it ages?
     
    #23 kzoobrew, Nov 23, 2013
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