Alan Gould wrote:
> >
> I agree. I only make budget kit beers, which I store in bottles.
> I find that they mature to a very good standard if kept for 2-3 months.
> --
> Alan Gould. North Lincolnshire, UK.

IMHO, that's a pretty good rule of thumb for normal strength beers.
Things like Barley Wines, Russian Imperial Stouts and Belgian Doubles
and Triples can take years to hit the mark.

Andy