Fermentation Time?

jerryodom · 04-11-2007, 04:07 AM

From what I've read so far it seems a standard rule is 2 weeks for fermentation. I was just wondering is that a pretty solid rule? Is it sometimes shorter/longer?

I'll be attempting my first brew over the weekend. A belgian wit. I'm just curious if I should just put it in the back for two weeks or start to keep a close eye on it at 10 or so days? Possibly taking longer than 14?

**TheJadedDog** · 04-11-2007, 04:21 AM

I've had fermentations last as little as 3-4 days, but I would still keep it in the primary at least a week (2 weeks if you're not moving it to a secondary).

I've also had fermentations last over 10 days (like my current one), it all depends on the brew.

Since this is your first brew I would recommend putting it somewhere you won't be tempted to mess with it too much once you have signs of fermentation. Then in two weeks, bottle.

c.n.budz · 04-11-2007, 05:15 AM

There's no exact time for a fermentation, they all take different amounts of time. Let it go until the gravity doesn't change for a couple days, rack to secondary if you're using one, or bottle. Good luck on your first brew.