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Old 02-27-2009, 08:25 PM   #1
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Default Do I need to transfer my Bass Ale clone to a secondary?

I am on my 6th day in the primary and have read A LOT on primary vs. secondary, but I want to know if transfering to a secondary with this type of beer will really help it or not. If it really won't benefit this style of beer then I would rather keep it in the primary for (if I can wait that long) 2-3 more weeks. Any thoughts?


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What was your original gravity?
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Old 02-27-2009, 09:34 PM   #3
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What was your original gravity?


It was 1.051
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I believe Palmer quoted in "How to Brew" that usually below 1.060 you really wont get much out of a secondary. At the minimum it could improve color and clarity and if that's what you wont go for it. I go 1 week primary 1-2 weeks secondary and then bottle condition 2 weeks for ales.
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I think you'll find here that most people primary for 3+ weeks. Then go to bottles or keg.
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I think you'll find here that most people primary for 3+ weeks. Then go to bottles or keg.

That is what I will probably do. The reason that I asked is because I have read that there are certain styles of beer that ferment better when racked to a secondary, so I wanted to know if this was one of those styles. Thanks everyone.


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