when to bottle?

[thisgoestoeleven]

My second batch (an IPA) was in primary for 8 days before it hit my target gravity (1.015). I racked it to secondary, and it's been there for 9 days. In secondary, there's no real fermentation actually going on, so would it be safe to bottle tomorrow? It's the only real chance I'll have to do it, and then I was planning to bring it to a friends for a party in 2 weeks. Does this sound like enough time to carb up? I know IPAs are better fresh, without too much conditioning so I figured it would be alright. Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

[Shizog4]

Most people go 3/4 weeks to help clear the beer and let the yeast finish cleaning up, but you are safe to bottle if you wish

 

[tehsumo]

Depending on the temperature of the bottles and the amount of priming sugar you used will determine if it is carbonated. I know on my first couple of batches I was very eager to bottle and try them out and rushing them really affected the flavor.
You should be fine to bottle and in two weeks they should be carbonated.

 

[Smokeater233]

You should be good to go on all fronts - the IPA could still benefit from a bit longer in the bottle for both conditioning and carbonation purposes, but it'll be drinkable and I'd imagine your friends will be royally impressed with your latest batch...