woodwaybrewz
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Hello, I started a "New Belgium Saison Belgian Style Farmhouse Ale" 12 days ago. I measured OG at 1.064. It had a vigorous fermentation for a few days and now airlock activity has slowed. I measured it last night and it was 1.010.
Per recommendations for this style (white labs Saison 565) I raised the temperatures up into the 80's. My past practice has been to keep beers in the primary for about 4 weeks instead of the 2 weeks recommended by the brew shop.
Three questions--
First question: Is leaving it in primary for 4 weeks to clear and clean up the right call for the Saison?
Second question: Do I need to maintain the high temperatures (82-86 degrees) while the beer clears over the next couple of weeks? Temps in the lower 70's would result if I turn the heater off.
Third question: Do I need to maintain higher temperatures while it carbonates for a few weeks in the bottles?
Thanks to anyone who responds. Your comments are appreciated.
Per recommendations for this style (white labs Saison 565) I raised the temperatures up into the 80's. My past practice has been to keep beers in the primary for about 4 weeks instead of the 2 weeks recommended by the brew shop.
Three questions--
First question: Is leaving it in primary for 4 weeks to clear and clean up the right call for the Saison?
Second question: Do I need to maintain the high temperatures (82-86 degrees) while the beer clears over the next couple of weeks? Temps in the lower 70's would result if I turn the heater off.
Third question: Do I need to maintain higher temperatures while it carbonates for a few weeks in the bottles?
Thanks to anyone who responds. Your comments are appreciated.