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Time before racking

Discussion in 'Cider Forum' started by derrabe, Dec 11, 2015.

 

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    derrabe

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 11, 2015
    Ok, sorry if the title is confusing wasn't sure how to word it. I have a 5 gallon batch that is done fermenting...unfortunately due to life circumstance I may not get to be able to rack it into another carboy for a few days. This wont hurt it if I leave it sealed with an airlock in the carboy it has been fermenting in for a few days until I can rack it will it?
     
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  2. #2
    wysiwyg

    e-BIAB squeezer

    Posted Dec 11, 2015
    It'll be just fine for a few days, and even for a couple of weeks.
     
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    Bellybuster

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 11, 2015
    why even rack at all unless to a bottling container
     
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    Yooper

    Ale's What Cures You! Staff Member  

    Posted Dec 11, 2015
    To reduce headspace as it clears, as well to get it off of the lees.
     
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    Bellybuster

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Dec 11, 2015
    ooops....cider forum...regardless, my cider stays in primary and never leaves until kegging
     
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