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Brett newbie question

Discussion in 'Fermentation & Yeast' started by roonDZee, Jan 10, 2015.

 

  1. #1
    roonDZee

    New Member

    Posted Jan 10, 2015
    Brett newbie question.

    Hello all.

    I recently brewed my first all brett beer.
    The base was the second runnings from a wheat wine so its
    a medium/light wheat style. I used ONLY Brettanomyces Lambicus and pitched
    12/29/14. As of yesterday (1/9/15) the gravity was in a acceptable spot,
    and it tasted fine. Little bit of a funk character.

    My question it so any seasoned Brett brewers:
    Is it ready for the keg? Should I let it sit longer?
    Any thoughts/opinions would be appreciated.

    Cheers.
     
  2. #2
    bill2112

    New Member

    Posted Jan 29, 2015
    When I do 100% Brett beers, I give them at least 3 months to finish. Brett is a very slow worker. To be safe, I check the gravity several times over a 2-3 week period.
     
  3. #3
    madscientist451

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 29, 2015
    Depends what you want. Does it have the Brett character you were shooting for? Maybe keg some and drink now and get a smaller carboy or gallon jugs and lay some back for 3, 6, or 9 months or longer and see what you get.
     
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