what happens if you drink it to soon ?

[phettebs]

The exception to the rule is wheat beers. For some reason wheat beers tend be best when consumed young.

+1

I was asked to brew some beer for an office party. I made my Cascade Pale Ale and thought all was set. Ten days before the party, they asked me if I could brew a second beer. I immediately ruled out most beers as they would not be ready in time. I thought "if any beer can be ready, it's a wheat." Went from grain to glass in ten days and was a huge hit!

As far as other beers go, I've done everything from that 10 day beer to aging one and not having my first taste until it was almost 2 years old! On average, I'd say I leave it in the primary for 2-3 weeks, keg it, and am then drinking it within a few days of kegging. If I bottle, I try to leave 2 weeks in a warmish place before trying one but I've opened a bottle after two days just to see how carbed it was. Let your taste buds be the guide.

Baz

 

[SE10PAT]

I brewed a keg of Milestones Lions Pride for the Royal Wedding last year, too be honest I knew it was too young as it had only been outside in the shed for a week after being inside for a similar period. But, I wanted to crack on as it was a special occasion etc

It tasted ok early on, but as the evening progressed it didnt taste that great, but I was completely battered so didnt really notice.

The only significant downside was that it gave me wind that could have knocked out a donkey. :sick: