Does beer age in a Keg as it does in a bottle?

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Does beer age in a Keg as it does in a bottle?

Postby Madness » Thursday Nov 03, 2011 4:27 pm

I've been reading about the amazing Wassa's Honey Porter which is best left in a bottle for 3 months. Now I used to bottle but am now in love with my kegs and was wondering if I could store this in a keg.

Would it have the same effect? Should the kegs be stored chilled?

Thanks.
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Re: Does beer age in a Keg as it does in a bottle?

Postby chadjaja » Friday Nov 04, 2011 7:19 am

Keep it chilled but like most porters it takes a good month or two to really shine. I like it better off tap especially apa's etc but prefer my wheats and Belgians from bottle.
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Re: Does beer age in a Keg as it does in a bottle?

Postby Chris » Saturday Nov 05, 2011 9:20 am

In my experience beer ages faster in a keg (to that 'maturity' level) and then holds that optimal point for longer than in a bottle.
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Re: Does beer age in a Keg as it does in a bottle?

Postby Wassa » Tuesday Dec 06, 2011 3:03 pm

Let me know howm it turns out.
I know it's bloody gorgeous out of the bottle!!!!
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