Shred
Former Microbrewery Founder & Pro Brewer
So, I've been reading around after the guy at my LHBS scared me and there seems to be some debate.
I'm making a Habanero Imperial IPA ringing in at over 100 IBUs. I don't see this as being something my friends or I will be enjoying more than one of at a time, but, given the 8% alcohol and the IBUs, preservation and aging shouldn't be an issue.
The LHBS guy did tell me to get oxygen absorbing caps for this one, however. He says standard caps begin to deteriorate in 9 months. I may have this brew much longer than that.
I get caps from Bottle Mark for all my brews rather than labeling. It's affordable and makes identification easy (plus they look cool!). I don't believe I have the option of O2 absorbing caps through them.
Should I worry about oxidizing or otherwise spoiling my beer by leaving it in standard caps for up to 2 years?
I'm making a Habanero Imperial IPA ringing in at over 100 IBUs. I don't see this as being something my friends or I will be enjoying more than one of at a time, but, given the 8% alcohol and the IBUs, preservation and aging shouldn't be an issue.
The LHBS guy did tell me to get oxygen absorbing caps for this one, however. He says standard caps begin to deteriorate in 9 months. I may have this brew much longer than that.
I get caps from Bottle Mark for all my brews rather than labeling. It's affordable and makes identification easy (plus they look cool!). I don't believe I have the option of O2 absorbing caps through them.
Should I worry about oxidizing or otherwise spoiling my beer by leaving it in standard caps for up to 2 years?