Too much raspberry... mellow out over time?

[ChrisJPassarelli]

Hi all,

I've got a Berry Porter all bottled (about 2 weeks ago), but it's pretty heavy on the raspberry flavor. I used a 4 lb bag of frozen blueberries + blackberries + raspberries in secondary, and there's too much of a fruit-juicy acidity to the beer currently.

Is this one of the many flavors that might die down a bit over time, or is it pretty much here to stay? Anyone have experience with fruit flavor over time?

 

[mikeosoft]

Fruit flavor usually mellows over time in beer (and wine for that matter). I'm guessing you will need to wait months to see any major change though. If it's a real porter then it should age nicely. I would try a bottle every couple months until it reaches a point where you like it.

 

[deepcdan99]

Fruit flavor usually mellows over time in beer (and wine for that matter). I'm guessing you will need to wait months to see any major change though. If it's a real porter then it should age nicely. I would try a bottle every couple months until it reaches a point where you like it.

....then drink them all as fast as you can....!

 

[D_Nyholm]

Made a strawberry blonde that is 6 months old and still pretty terrible!

 

[pdxal]

Made a strawberry blonde that is 6 months old and still pretty terrible!

Strawberries never seem to work in beer.

 

[ChrisJPassarelli]

Thanks for the reassurance, folks! The base porter should definitely age well, and the antioxidant raspberries certainly won't hurt. I'll have to make a project out of it and track it properly. Even as is, it's still pretty enjoyable!