Cold crash

So I've Converted to primary only when I brew but have never used the crash cooling technique. I've read the general rule of thumb is 3 days to clear the beer out. Would it affect the beer negatively if I crash cooled for more than 3 days. I wouldn't think it would but not 100 percent sure. The reason I ask is because my schedule is completely unpredictable and I can be on the road for up to 6 days at a time. Thanks!

Cam

the beer should be fine

I usually Cold condition for a week but you can cold condition/lager for several months. If going for that length of time I'd have a tendency to rack but certainly 7 - 10 days is no drama.

I tend to cold crash for 4-7 days. It just depends on my schedule usually.

How long was your primary fermentation? If it was more than 3 weeks and you will be gone for a week . I would rack into a secondary before you cold crash. Once you cold crash the length of time is immaterial.

oceanselv said:

How long was your primary fermentation? If it was more than 3 weeks and you will be gone for a week . I would rack into a secondary before you cold crash. Once you cold crash the length of time is immaterial.

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I was just wondering why rack to secondary?