Steven4est

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I just got an Oatmeal stout from Homebrewusa.com and im not sure how long to age it for?

i want it done by christmas but im sure thats not possible since im brewing it tonight. im getting a kegerator xmas morning and wanted to use it for that so mainly im wondering how long to age it for and if i should age it in a secondary or just in the primary.

also how long does force carbonating generaly take?

TipsyDragon

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well you are definitely not going to make it by Christmas. minimum 2 weeks fermenting. minimum 2 weeks aging. i would just rack from your primary to your keg after fermentation.

Steven4est

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so like age in the keg? should i refrigerate it or just keep it in the closet and im guessing i shouldnt leave the keg with the co2 atttached right?

TipsyDragon

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right on both counts. age in the keg and keep it in your closet. then once its carbed cool it to your serve temp for a week.

the colder the beer the less PSI you need to force carb your beer so be careful you don't over carb.

Steven4est

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okay awesome thanks yeah ive never carbed before so ill have to search some forums on that tonight

david_42

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Or just prime it and let it carbonate and age at room temperature.

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