Hey Everyone. I had my first brew day this past Saturday. It was definitely a good time. A friend of mine brought over a six of an IPA he had brewed to share and provide wisdom and guidance.
We brewed a "Hop Head" double IPA from Midwest. We didn't have any glitches other than forgetting to take a gravity reading until after we had pitched the yeast. Oh well.
Anyway, I did have a question. All through the forums, I see people talking about how you should leave it in the Primary for atleast two weeks. My receipe calls for adding the dry hops in 5-7 days and to do so in the Secondary. Is this just so the beginning brewer doesn't lose interest or is it specific to this recipe? Should I add the dry hops this weekend as per the recipe or should I let it sit another week?
Thanks.
We brewed a "Hop Head" double IPA from Midwest. We didn't have any glitches other than forgetting to take a gravity reading until after we had pitched the yeast. Oh well.
Anyway, I did have a question. All through the forums, I see people talking about how you should leave it in the Primary for atleast two weeks. My receipe calls for adding the dry hops in 5-7 days and to do so in the Secondary. Is this just so the beginning brewer doesn't lose interest or is it specific to this recipe? Should I add the dry hops this weekend as per the recipe or should I let it sit another week?
Thanks.