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How long do you guys think I should leave in primary? So far, it's been 2 weeks. (And yes, I will make sure the FG is stable).

The only reason I ask, is because I have never made a beer with such high gravity. Obviously the longer, the better, but at the same time I don't want to be losing hop aroma/flavor.

FYI I will be racking to secondary on top of 2oz whole leaf Amarillo and 2oz whole leaf Simcoe.

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I have done double IPA's that spent 2 weeks in primary + 1 in secondary dry hopping. After about 1-2 weeks in the keg it's good to go, despite the alcohol content. The trick is using a ton of healthy yeast and fermenting at the appropriate temperature.

It's a double IPA. Yes, time will mellow it out a bit, but this style is all about smack-you-in-the-face hop character, and even the best brewed examples start deteriorating after a few weeks in the keg or bottle. If your gravity is stable, I would dry hop and get a move on.

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Thanks buddy. That's what I was leaning towards.

The fg bottomed out at 1018, which is fine. The residual sweetness is actually welcomed alongside the hefty bitterness. Sample tasted good, but hot.

Hopefully a week in secondary, and 3 weeks in bottles will make this one turn out how I want it!!

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That... is a beautiful thing.

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smells wonderful...

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I bottled this monster on December 6th, and had a little trouble carbing in bottles. I've concluded that it was a combination of the abv (9.6%), and it possibly being too cold (~67F) for the yeast to work.

I moved the bottles to a warmer place and gave them some extra time. Even though it took about ~7 weeks to carbonate, it was worth the wait. Absolutely phenomenal.

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I almost forgot. I renamed this one "Ohhh Daddy!" IIPA.

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Looks great!