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Okay that makes sense. I had it in the primary fermenter for 5 days when the head died down to nothing. I then transferred it to the secondary carboy and after two days the bubbles started. Is it okay to take a specific gravity reading and then put the airlock back on? I was under the impression...

Sounds good. My other issue is that I have no idea what the specific gravity should be. There wasn't one with the recipe. Any ballpark figures?

Hi all, So I have placed this Irish Stout in my secondary fermenter with an air lock 15 days ago. It seems to still be producing CO2 and I see no sign of it slowing down. Should I just continue to let it go until it stops or what would be next course of action be? I have never seen it go this...

Awesome thanks! what should the specific gravity be before bottling if im leaving it in the primary for the entire time?

I was thinking of only doing two weeks if I did transfer it to carboy.. this would be the first time that I have left it in the primary.. I have a few primaries so I have no issue with leaving it in there. I used a different kind of yeast this time, i wondering if that's why its pushing so much...

even if its just in a bucket, quasi airtight lid?

Good Evening all, So I have had this in my primary fermenter for the past 4 days. There is still a small bit of head on it. Do you think I can transfer it to my carboy now or should I wait for it to go down? See photo Thanks!!! Ryan

Thanks for the reply. Yes there had been a lot of airlock activity after the transfer. I'm sure it will be okay. Just being paranoid. Thanks again.

Thanks, This is actually the secondary fermenter..

Hey there, The attached photo shows my current brew. I was wondering if I should be using a smaller Carboy as there is a lot of room. Any advice would be appreciated. Cheers!