Smoked Porter

[Perrin_Abara]

I brewed a smoked porter and took the recommendation to add some oak chips. I bottled the other day and cracked one open (after 4 days), no surprise it wasn't that pleasant and I fear I the woodiness could be too much. Can this mellow out over the conditioning period?

 

[Obadiah Boondoggle]

Can this mellow out over the conditioning period?

Yes strong tastes need a long time to mature

I would suggest 4 months rather than 4 days

 

[Perrin_Abara]

Thanks for the reply sir. I knew it was too early really but I'll have something to measure against when I next have one. ✌