next time read the sticky posts before asking questions that you obviously dont want to be answered
Never mAde or tried one, the instructions say the same 5-7 primary, then rack, same as the ale. I'm gonna stick with your advice on that one though, I think higher gravity beers need alot more time on the yeast cake and more time in secondary and bottle conditioning. I hope it turns out good. My first batch of American light finished up today as tasted beautiful. Maybe a little too much sugar but Measured that one out per bottle instead of bottling bucket so I'll have to reduce the amount, the beer had a clean crisp but a little sweet taste as well
its good for whatever I also bottle in 22oz bombers. the larger bottles do take longer to condition and carb up though. give them a extra couple of weeks.
Okay I racked it into the secondary tonight and the SG reading was 1.007 projected FG is suppose to be 1.010-1.014 so I think I'll be okay if I leave it in the secondary for another 2 weeks, right?
Also the gravity reading is confusing to me. My hydrometer says it was 1.007 which is not even like 2% ABV, I never took the OG so is there any way I can tell what it's current ABV is? Appreciate the help guys.
I'm gonna try leaving it in my primary my next batch to see if I can taste any difference. Well maybe after my next batch. I got a Belgian Tripel on deck that's a high gravity beer so I'll need to rack that one.
You think I'll have a blow out in a 6.5 gallon fermentor? I brew 5 gallon batches.
Thanks for the info Aboo. I appreciate it.
And for everyone who disagrees with racking early it just depends on who you ask one of those topics like religion and politics that no one can agree on.
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