When do I bottle?

My first batch was started on jan 1(English Brown Ale). I moved it to a secondary on 7 jan. When I moved it to the secondary I checked the gravity and it was at fg. I'm wondering when I should bottle? After bottling it should set at room temp for 3 weeks?

I tend to bottle after 14 days once FG has been achieved, and I usually try to let it sit in the bottles for about 2-4 weeks.

The important thing is that FG has been reached, you don't want bottle bombs!

You can bottle it anytime once you've hit FG.

Three weeks in the bottle is a good start, you may find that the taste continues to improve with a few extra weeks.

I'd do more than one FG test, just to make sure... before you bottle. I usually do 3 checks (1 a day- 3 days before bottling) just to make sure the ferment is done, but I usually wait 14 days in the primary, at least, on anything, before considering bottling. If you're getting the same FG for 3 days in a row, you're good.

Time is always on your side.

Like homebrewmike said, "you don't want any bottle bombs!"

If I check the fg and it's the same as it was when I moved to secondary 10 days ago it should be done...right? What would be advantage of leaving it longer, better flavor?

The yeast should be dormant at that stage. you could bottle. But letting the beer sit, whether it be in the fermenter or bottles, you will notice the flavor will be a heck of alot better over time. just remember to use the correct amount of sugar for the style. http://www.northernbrewer.com/priming-sugar-calculator/

After it hits FG,I give it 3-7 more days to clean up & settle out clear or slightly misty. Then prime & bottle.

Sounds like you're done, son! If you've had it in your secondary for 10 days with the same FG, I'd go ahead and bottle. I usually go two weeks before trying any, but it's up to you how long you let it bottle-condition. Best of luck!

How full do I fill bottles? I filled to the neck but allowed for pressure

sefrayser said:

How full do I fill bottles? I filled to the neck but allowed for pressure

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Fill to the top of the bottle. When you remove the bottling wand, you will have the perfect amount of headspace left.

What happens if it isn't all the way full? I filled 1/2 to 3/4 up neck. Guess I should have read first but I was jacked to bottle.

The more head space you have,the less carbonation you'll get ime.