L-O-N-G Aged Beer Rec'

[TimmyR]

Well, I am now able to brew one more batch before I deploy overseas for 6-months in Dec. Any recommendations on a style to let age for 6+ months?

I am thinking either Belgian Strong (Golden or Dark) or a Lambic (first of my 3 to then plan to blend in 3-years or so.)

Thoughts?

[beerocracy]

Russian Imperial Stout?

[BadRock]

Barley Wine, Wheat Wine, Old Ale, Flanders Red

[TimmyR]

Plan II...going to rebrew my RIS and age it. Thinking of putting it in secondary or a keg after 3-4 weeks and aging for 6-months in my basement to then crash and carbonate when I get back.

[BadRock]

If it's going to sit unattended for six months I would probably keg it and let it set at cellar temps. I would worry that the airlock in your secondary would dry up and if you are storing it cold, the yeast really can't get much accomplished.

[TimmyR]

Thnx..good call. Thinking just set my chest freezer to around 50 deg F and let it ride....maybe with a bleed valve or something attached.

[Thirsty Mallard]

I'd make a Belgian Strong Dark Ale. But that's just me.

[TimmyR]

Belgian Dark Strong was #2 on the list.

Next question, thoughts on Warrior, NB and Cascades as hops in a RIS. Have the hops on hand and thinking about the hopping schedule from a BYO Flying Dog Imperial Porter Clone...