Should I brew a Flanders Red?

[Scrattajack]

Up until today, I'd heard good things about Flanders Red Ales but never actually tried one. Now, after a bottle of Duchesse de Bourgogne, I'm interested.

So, a few questions if I may:

How likely is it to get it right the first time (apparently it needs to be left a year before sampling)?

How much does it change with age (e.g. Orval is very different when young to when it's old)?

Is Wyeast 3763 the only game in town?

Cheers!

 

[Agentgonzo]

Duchess de BoingyBoingy is delightful. Yes, you should brew one.

I have no idea about the rest of the answers to your questions!

 

[MashBag]

No. Don't do it. (no reason just said that for impartiality)

 

[Agentgonzo]

No. Don't do it. (no reason just said that for impartiality)

Who do you think you are, the BBC?

 

[Madhouse]

Of course you should make one, it's what homebrew's all about!

It will certainly change with age, make lots and open one a month - if your memory's like mine you might want to write your tasting notes down.

No idea about the yeast.

 

[MashBag]

Nah.

 

[Dyke Busters]

What has the Basil Brush Club got to do with brewing and impartiality?

 

[dad_of_jon]

I love the duchess too. if it's bottle conditioned perhaps start it off with some dregs from a couple of bottles. Duchess is more vinegary than boon that I use when making a boon based sour.

https://www.milkthefunk.com/wiki/Main_Page

should give you a bit more of a pointer.

 

[MashBag]

What has the Basil Brush Club got to do with brewing and impartiality?

I don't know what has the Basil Brush Club got to do with brewing and impartiality?

 

[Dyke Busters]

I don't know what has the Basil Brush Club got to do with brewing and impartiality?

I don't know either but someone brought them up

 

[Sadfield]

A no brainier. You'll make a beer in a style you like and learn something along the way, that will likely not only further your brewing, but give you a greater appreciation of the commercial Flanders Reds you enjoy.

There's probably some useful info in this thread.

https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/the-mixed-fermentation-thread.80526/