Dry yeast

[musiqluv]

I have read and understand the fermentation process as the members here described it (approx 3 weeks in primary, no move to the secondary etc.) I was just wondering if this is true of the "kit" beer also that I bought. It had a dry yeast packet with it. I am a beginner brewer and using the knowledge from these forums as my guiding light.

Thanks.

 

[Hermit]

Same process. The yeast don't know they were part of a kit.

 

[Beer_Guy]

It depends on the Kit. Read the instructions. A Stout or Porter will want more time and with a lighter Ale less time may be needed. Get a hydrometer and USE it. Also if there are any late additions like oak chips, you will want to do a secondary or conditioning phase.

And a Barley Wine, don't get me started!!! (No kits that I know of but still same idea.)