When should I bottle my Belgian Wit?

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Abe_Froman

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I just racked a Belgian wit that had been in primary for three weeks. After a high OG reading, my FG reached the expected range, but the esters are too strong and the beer leaves a bland aftertaste. I have read of brewers leaving Belgians in secondary for a month or more but also of people bottling them straight from primary after a few weeks. What's a guy to do? Thanks.

Abe
 
Belgian Strong Ales or Tripels should go into a secondary for months, the Wit doesn't need a secondary. The esters will mellow in 2 ~ 3 weeks of bottling....
 
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