Does AG take less time to condition than kits?

[markyuk]

Newbie here - done a number of kits but none quite hitting the spot for me. I might just be being impatient (some only 2 weeks bottle conditioned, some nearing 2 months) or just have a dislike for kit twang. Admittedly at first I messed up and was 'conditioning' in same spot as I carbed/fermented so I doubt it was cool enough to properly condition.

I've seen a number of Youtube videos where people are drinking/reviewing brews as soon as they're carbed, particularly for AG. Does All Grain just take less time to condition? Or are they just partial to green beer?

 

[Rakey]

This will vary according to beer style and personal taste. Something like a NEIPA you'd package, carbonate and drink, however something like an trad ale will improve with a bit of time.

There should be no difference between switching from kit to AG.

 

[phildo79]

In my experience, kits take at least 4 weeks to become drinkable. That's 4 weeks from brew day. You will notice a big difference from week 3 to week 4. If you are making Cooper's kits, this is especially true. In truth, I haven't made a kit in a very long time so perhaps advancements have been made.

I can turn an AG beer around in less than 10 days, with my current set-up/approach. But some beers just take a bit longer. Really does depend on quite a few factors. But, for me, I would say AG beer has a faster turnaround time and if done right, is a far superior end product.

 

[Cwrw666]

Basically:
Simple grain bill, hop forward - drink young.
Complex grain bill, malt forward - drink after conditioning

 

[LeeH]

All kits need time (weeks) hoppy AG beers drink fresh.

In my experience.