theunionstreet
New Member
Hey there,
I am currently working on my second brew (Cascade Pale Ale).
My first brew I made my starter only 1-2 hours before brew time. When I put it in the fermenter it bubbled pretty steadily for about 1 1/2-2 weeks and then I dry hopped for another week before bottling. No secondary.
This time around, I prepared a starter the night before. The airlock activity went wild for the first couple days and now (4 days later) it seems that the airlock activity has almost completely stopped. I think if the airlock activity has completely stopped by the 7 day mark, I am going to go for the secondary this time to reduce sediment.
My question is, if fermentation has subsided after I move it to the secondary, what is the point of keeping it in a secondary fermenter for two more weeks? Also, is it okay to dry hop for this whole two-week period or could my hops start to mold or something?
Also, does anyone have any recommendations for anything else I could throw in my steeping bag along with my ounce of Cascade hops to add a tasty unique flavor to my pale ale?
Thanks Guys,
Adam
I am currently working on my second brew (Cascade Pale Ale).
My first brew I made my starter only 1-2 hours before brew time. When I put it in the fermenter it bubbled pretty steadily for about 1 1/2-2 weeks and then I dry hopped for another week before bottling. No secondary.
This time around, I prepared a starter the night before. The airlock activity went wild for the first couple days and now (4 days later) it seems that the airlock activity has almost completely stopped. I think if the airlock activity has completely stopped by the 7 day mark, I am going to go for the secondary this time to reduce sediment.
My question is, if fermentation has subsided after I move it to the secondary, what is the point of keeping it in a secondary fermenter for two more weeks? Also, is it okay to dry hop for this whole two-week period or could my hops start to mold or something?
Also, does anyone have any recommendations for anything else I could throw in my steeping bag along with my ounce of Cascade hops to add a tasty unique flavor to my pale ale?
Thanks Guys,
Adam