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When to bottle

Discussion in 'Beginners Beer Brewing Forum' started by RookieBrewer55, Jun 22, 2014.

 

  1. #1
    RookieBrewer55

    Active Member

    Posted Jun 22, 2014
    Hi folks. So I started my batch of pale ale (barons beer kit) on June.10th. On June 16th I racked it into the carboy with a gravity reading of 1.012 (see photo) ImageUploadedByHome Brew1403410831.845317.jpg

    I was told by a friend to transfer back into primary add the sugar and bottle after 7 days which would be on the 23rd of June and then leave the bottles for 14 days. But the instructions I have say to leave it in the carboy for 14 days then bottle and leave for another 14 days. Which one would be correct? This is what it currently looks like right now ImageUploadedByHome Brew1403411014.043885.jpg
     
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    RookieBrewer55

    Active Member

    Posted Jun 22, 2014
    Here's another photo of it it's the one on the left

    ImageUploadedByHome Brew1403411137.059106.jpg
     
  3. #3
    isuflyguy

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 22, 2014
    Seems a little early, however of you hit your gravity I dont see why not. Though most fermentations take about 14 days. I would make sure you get consistent gravity readings three days in a row and then go to bottle


    Primary - Pecan Brown Nut Ale

    Bottled - Belgian Wit
     
  4. #4
    treacheroustexan

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 22, 2014
    When it comes to reading instructions on when to bottle... throw them out. Many things factor in to how long it takes until your beer is ready to bottle. Like the guy above me said, when your at your FG for about three days straight you should be safe to bottle.
     
  5. #5
    unionrdr

    Homebrewer, author & air gun shooter  

    Posted Jun 22, 2014
    When it's at a stable FG & settled out clear or slightly misty,I bottle it.
     
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