catalanotte
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Let me start by saying that I realize this is not the "right" way but I can change the calendar or my travel schedule and need to have beer on tap for a family function. So I brewed 2 - 5 gal batches (blonde - 1.045 and amber 1.050) and had a good primary fermentation (5 days at 65 degrees). I would typically rack to secondary for about 2 more weeks at this OG. Now the problem, I need to keg in 3 days (8 days from brew day) so it has time to carbonate, as I am not home for days 9-13 and it needs to be ready to tap on day 15.
Do I:
1-Skip racking and give it 3 more days in primary then right to a keg?
2-Try a short secondary to get it off the yeast and hopefully help clear the beer.
3-Rack and immediately cold crash each for about 24 hours (only have room for one 5g carboy in the fridge) then keg.
4-Rack to secondary for 8 days then keg and speed carb the beer in 36 hours (30psi, shake, etc.)
Thoughts?
Please don't Monday morning QB my situation, I know it's far from ideal, but looking for suggestions to get the best outcome.
Do I:
1-Skip racking and give it 3 more days in primary then right to a keg?
2-Try a short secondary to get it off the yeast and hopefully help clear the beer.
3-Rack and immediately cold crash each for about 24 hours (only have room for one 5g carboy in the fridge) then keg.
4-Rack to secondary for 8 days then keg and speed carb the beer in 36 hours (30psi, shake, etc.)
Thoughts?
Please don't Monday morning QB my situation, I know it's far from ideal, but looking for suggestions to get the best outcome.