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too long of a primary

Discussion in 'Beginners Beer Brewing Forum' started by BrewsClues, Mar 15, 2011.

 

  1. #1
    BrewsClues

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 15, 2011
    I'm brewing a wit beer and its been in primary for about a month I just haven't gotten around to bottling could this hurt anything?
     
  2. #2
    MikeMayhem

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 15, 2011
    you're ok.
     
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    krazydave

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 15, 2011
    Won't hurt anything!
    In fact, it'll actually help the flavor.
     
  4. #4
    FensterBos

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 15, 2011
    A month is no problem; as long as it is in a cool place you should be fine. I would look to getting it off the yeast cake at some point soon, though.
     
  5. #5
    fixitoscar

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 15, 2011
    alot of people here keep thier beer on the yeast cake for a minimun of a month. expect a clear, clean tasting beer.
     
  6. #6
    kegtapper

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 15, 2011
    I just racked my wit to the keg a few minutes ago. It was in the fermentor for about 5 weeks. It was super clear and the sample tasted great.
     
  7. #7
    Hang Glider

    Beer Drinker  

    Posted Mar 15, 2011
    my min is 4 weeks, average is closer to 6.

    GOOD for you!!!
     
  8. #8
    BrewsClues

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 15, 2011
    It might not turn out like it is "supposed" too but if its clear I won't be complaining. I'm actually getting ready to bottle now having to gather containers I only have 21 bottles and I have a 5 gallon batch but with my other containers I can hold like 530 fl. Oz. Will I be fine seeing as how I won't be able to get the full 5 gallons out anyway...
     
  9. #9
    BrewsClues

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 15, 2011
    And also thanks for all the replies I hope it turns out!
     
  10. #10
    NorthRiverS

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 15, 2011
    I just bottled a Porter that took 4 weeks for the FG to settle at 1.011. It seemed to take forever, but that's what it took.

    NRS
     
  11. #11
    upperNY01brewer

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Mar 16, 2011
    My brews usually sit on the yeast cake for up to a month and are nice and clear and flavorful, no problems to date.
     
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