I have an IPA that's been in the primary for two weeks. I've been fermenting in the primary for three weeks and then cold crashing for one week prior to kegging and serving. However, after two weeks my fermentation is complete. Is it time to do the cold crash now or should I wait another week? If I wait the extra week, what does that do for my beer?
Regarding temp, I currently have a pale ale on tap in the fridge where I cold crash. I understand that the cold crash should occur as close to 32 as possible but I think that will be too cold for serving the pale ale. Should I do the CC at serving temp but for a longer duration or does it need to be close to freezing to be effective?
Thanks!
Regarding temp, I currently have a pale ale on tap in the fridge where I cold crash. I understand that the cold crash should occur as close to 32 as possible but I think that will be too cold for serving the pale ale. Should I do the CC at serving temp but for a longer duration or does it need to be close to freezing to be effective?
Thanks!