Fermentation Time

[ChefJoeR]

What is the longest that you have had any beer still in primary? I brewed a batch of Biere de Garde and places in primary in 3/25/13. I have been extremely busy everyday, I am a chef and we are starting a restaurant. It won't be until another 4-5 weeks until I have time to bottle.

 

[duboman]

What is the longest that you have had any beer still in primary? I brewed a batch of Biere de Garde and places in primary in 3/25/13. I have been extremely busy everyday, I am a chef and we are starting a restaurant. It won't be until another 4-5 weeks until I have time to bottle.

Well, I can certainly tell you that's a long time for a beer that would be better consumed fresh

If it looks good and still smells good it should be fine although you may have to add yeast at bottling after 6 months....