I've read quite a bit and thought I knew what to do, then I read the directions that came with the kit. It says fermentation will be done in 4-6 days It then suggest transferring to a secondary fermentation vessel for 2 weeks after primary fermentation runs 5-7 days. This will get me a better results.
Problems I have with this is possibly adding oxygen into my fermenting wort by transferring needlessly and the possibility of contamination.
Can I simply cool after the boil and ferment in a carboy for a few weeks, and know that fermentation is complete when my hydrometer readings level off for a few days in a row as I have read in numerous other articles.
Any help would be appreciated.
I also plan on dehydrating my spices(orange and lemon peels?) before adding them to the boil.
Problems I have with this is possibly adding oxygen into my fermenting wort by transferring needlessly and the possibility of contamination.
Can I simply cool after the boil and ferment in a carboy for a few weeks, and know that fermentation is complete when my hydrometer readings level off for a few days in a row as I have read in numerous other articles.
Any help would be appreciated.
I also plan on dehydrating my spices(orange and lemon peels?) before adding them to the boil.