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Old 01-14-2006, 06:21 AM   #1
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Default Primary about done?

Amber Ale Extract Primary. My first Brewing.
Day One - Start 11:30 AM pitched Liquid Yeast 70 degrees. By 10 PM bubbling slowly @ 69 degrees.
Day Two - 8 AM Bubbling Rapidly Room 64 degrees. 11:30 PM Bubbling Rapidly Room 70 degrees.
Day Three - 2:30 PM Bubbling slowed to 15 second intervals - 70 degrees. Same at 11:30 PM.
Day Four - 8:30 AM Bubbling at 30 second intervals - 68 degrees. 11:30 PM Slowed to Bubbling avg every 1 1/2 minutes - 68 degrees.
I would guess I am close to racking to my secondary. Anybody got any suggestions or opinions? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.


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Old 01-14-2006, 11:49 AM   #2
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Yep, sounds like it's getting time for the secondary. You may want to take a hydrometer reading when you move it.
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Old 01-14-2006, 02:36 PM   #3
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Rack it! Four days is a nominal ferment time.
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Old 01-14-2006, 03:06 PM   #4
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Yup! I usually wait until mine slows to less than 1 per minute then rack to secondary and let it finish and clear up in there.


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