How Long For Hops To Mellow?

[sluggerdog]

I was just wondering how long it usually takes for hops to mellow in flavour and change from the grassy smell/taste that the pellets are and into the flavour for the beer.

I ask because I used 15gms of SAAZ hops in a batch that has been in the bottle for 4 weeks now and although the flavour has mellowed a little in the last 2 weeks I can still taste that grassy flavour and it over powers the beer..

SO I ask when but I also mean IF the flavour will mellow and change when will it happen and how long should I wait before drinking to avoid this taste.

Thanx

 

[AndrewQLD]

I had a similar problem with an A.G lager I made using 100% saaz hop plugs, Very grassy but after about 2 mths in the keg it was great. grassiness will disappear in time, just be patient.

Andrew

 

[sluggerdog]

just be patient

^ This is my problem...

Thanks though

 

[barfridge]

This pils on mine has been in the bottle for about 6 weeks now. It was a bit grassy, but is defintely getting better now

A bit of time cures most HB ails.

 

[sluggerdog]

Thanx bar fridge, sounds like 2 months until it is gone..

Back to the waiting game

 

[big d]

unfortunately due to the laws of drinking by the time you reckon it is spot on you will not have many left.it happens to me so often.
patience is a virtue which im lacking in.


cheers
big d