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**donnelj** · 12-31-2012, 01:01 PM

OG was 1058. I took a look at the wort and there is a thin blanket of foam on top. I'm gonna just let it sit till I'm ready to move it to secondary and take another reading then.

**midfielder5** · 12-31-2012, 07:43 PM

I wouldnt secondary a wheat beer. but anyways good luck

**donnelj** · 12-31-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by midfielder5

I wouldnt secondary a wheat beer. but anyways good luck

Since I'm new to this can you explain why you would move a wheat beer to secondary? I'm following the directions on the kit so I'd just like to hear the reasoning. Thanks!

**donnelj** · 12-31-2012, 09:50 PM

Sorry meant to say "wouldn't". Damn iPhone!

**midfielder5** · 12-31-2012, 11:05 PM

therr are differing opinions. here are mine:
1) generally, secondaries are not necessary unless you add fruit, oak or possbly dry hop;
2) wheat beers are to be drank fresh, no need to age your beer;
3) kit instructions generally reflect old outdated information.

**donnelj** · 12-31-2012, 11:59 PM

So you recommend bottling right after the 10-day fermentation period or keeping it in the primary for 3 weeks?

**midfielder5** · 01-01-2013, 03:43 PM

Since you underpitched the amount of yeast, I wouldnt do anything (package or transfer it) until you taste it and take a hydrometer reading. It might not be ready in 10 days (10-14 days is normal ferm time for most beers w temp control & proper amt of yeast).