I had a question about using secondary fermentation. I was going to try it for the first time with my oatmeal stout, but after reading more about using a secondary, I'm finding that it's really more for lagering. Would it be worth it to give it a try, or would it be a waste of time? I have not done a secondary fermentation on my other beers yet, and they have all turned out great. thanks
Secondary Question
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This may help you decide (assuming you haven't already read it)...
http://www.howtobrew.com/section1/chapter8-2-3.html
http://www.howtobrew.com/section1/chapter8-2-3.html
MrSaLTy
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While I am no expert, I think racking to a secondary is a good idea if you plan to keep it in the fermentor for longer periods of time. Its good to get if off the trub to aid in clarifying. I'm sure there are plenty of other reasons too. But you can totally brew fine beer without doing it also.
secondaries are not just for lagers.
just about any beer will benefit from the use of a secondary fermenter. it allows the beer to clar up better and results in a cleaner tasting and looking beer.
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just about any beer will benefit from the use of a secondary fermenter. it allows the beer to clar up better and results in a cleaner tasting and looking beer.
-walker
El Pistolero
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Along with How-To-Brew, here's another article on secondary fermentation by Ray Daniels. I'm not sure where you read that it's more for lagering...I think I would take that source with a grain of salt.Matt said:
cgravier
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not only should you use a secondary,(imho) i think any beer will benefit from lagering (cold storage).
