mrgreen4242
Well-Known Member
I'm starting a brew where the recipe calls for 1 week in primary, and a week in secondary with some dry hops. First, this seems like a short time to ferment and age a beer. Second, I will be heading out of town for about a week just before the end of the week in primary.
Can I leave the beer in the primary for 15 days, move it to the secondary and dry hop it for another 7-14? Or should I move it from Primary to secondary after 5 days and leave it in the secondary to dry hop for 14+ days?
I'll bottle carb and condition for 3 weeks either way (before the first bottle is tried at least - longer if it needs it and I can stand it, etc etc).
My gut says the former (15 days primary, 10-15 secondary with dry hops) is the way to go, but wanted to check with you guys first!
Thanks!
Can I leave the beer in the primary for 15 days, move it to the secondary and dry hop it for another 7-14? Or should I move it from Primary to secondary after 5 days and leave it in the secondary to dry hop for 14+ days?
I'll bottle carb and condition for 3 weeks either way (before the first bottle is tried at least - longer if it needs it and I can stand it, etc etc).
My gut says the former (15 days primary, 10-15 secondary with dry hops) is the way to go, but wanted to check with you guys first!
Thanks!