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Ferment time for an ipa

Discussion in 'All Grain & Partial Mash Brewing' started by NewkyBrown, Jan 16, 2015.

 

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    NewkyBrown

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 16, 2015
    I am brewing an ipa with San Diego super yeast this weekend.
    As this yeast is a quick worker and I want to keep as much hop aroma as possible, should I still keep this in the fermenter for 3-4 weeks or could I keg and dry hop it sooner than this?
    Would the clean up be done in two weeks?

    Thanks
     
  2. #2
    homebrew57

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 16, 2015
    Are you making a starter and do you control your ferm temps? OG of your IPA?

    I am not sure about that yeast but my IPA's are usually done in 2 weeks then i dry hop for 5 days and then keg. Or if you are dryhopping in the keg obviously keg then dry hop.
     
  3. #3
    Indian_villager

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 16, 2015
    As mentioned earlier it all depends on your fermentation conditions.

    1) Are you making a starter? This will allow you to ferment hella fast.

    2) do you have fermentation temp control. A faster the fermentation the more energy is released per unit time. Heep it cool and you will keep it from getting funky.

    I have fermented IPA's with starters of Super San Diego that have been grain to glass in 2 weeks.

    I hope this helps.
     
  4. #4
    NewkyBrown

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 16, 2015
    Yes I will be making a starter tonight (2 litre on stirplate) for a Sunday brew day.
    I don't have a dedicated fermentation chamber but my basement stays at a steady 62f.
     
  5. #5
    homebrew57

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 16, 2015
    I would say you should have no problem kegging after 2 weeks. Also remember that the beer will rise in temp and with a super yeast like that it could rise in temp upwards to 10 degrees. A swamp cooler could be a good idea for this one.
     
  6. #6
    NewkyBrown

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 17, 2015
    Thanks for the info. I'm excited to try this one...
     
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