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First Brew Attempt - Timing of bottling question

Discussion in 'Beginners Beer Brewing Forum' started by mcquain, Dec 26, 2011.

 

  1. #1
    mcquain

    Member

    Posted Dec 26, 2011
    My sons gave me a Brooklyn Brew Shop (BBS) "A Well Made Tripel" 1 gallon kit for Christmas last Christmas (2010). On Dec 11th of 2011, I finally got the courage up to attempt it. I sanitized, mashed, sparged, transferred to the carboy, and pitched the yeast apparently successfully. The carboy has been sitting in my finished basement at about 68 degrees since then. According to the BBS instructions, I should have racked the beer to bottles at approx two weeks (yesterday).

    Question: the nearby picture is the current appearance of the carboy and contents. It seems cloudy yet. Can it be too early to transfer to bottle? Is there any harm in waiting longer (for it to clear up)? I do not have a hydrometer (yet)

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  2. #2
    Pappers_

    Moderator Staff Member  

    Posted Dec 26, 2011
    No harm in letting it sit. I usually leave beers in my fermenter for two to four weeks before bottling/kegging.
     
  3. #3
    kh54s10

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Dec 26, 2011
    +1

    Let it go another week or two. It looks like it need the time to finish and clear up. If it is still cloudy the put it in the fridge for a day or two until clear. Then you can take it out and let it come to room temperature and proceed with bottling.
     
  4. #4
    ETOHonboard

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 26, 2011
    I agree with pappers, another week or two wouldn't hurt for sure. I never move my beer before three weeks at minimum.
     
  5. #5
    RM-MN

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Dec 26, 2011
    A tripel is a high gravity beer and needs plenty of time to complete the fermentation. 2 weeks isn't enough and 3 might not be either. If you have the patience, leave it from 4 to 6 weeks in the fermenter before you do anything more with it.
     
  6. #6
    mcquain

    Member

    Posted Dec 27, 2011
    Thanks for the advice. Sounds like two more weeks it is.
     
  7. #7
    mcquain

    Member

    Posted Jan 2, 2012
    UPDATE: I went ahead and bottled the tripel today as it was convenient for my work schedule (3 weeks and 1 day in primary fermenter - hydrometer on order for the next batch). I will leave the bottles alone for a while and see what results.

    Does bottle storage temperature matter significantly? I presently have them in a dark 66 degrees.
     
  8. #8
    RM-MN

    Supporting Member  

    Posted Jan 3, 2012
    Warmer temperature will make them carbonate quicker but since your tripel really needs some time to mature the 66 degree storage shouldn't be much of a problem.
     
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