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Fellas, Pretty new to the homebrew world, where still figuring out what works...and what doesn't. Question on OG Readings: Latest batch was a St. Paul Porter from NB. Recipe noted an OG Reading of 1.052; with a fermentation time of 6 weeks. Calls for 1-2 wks in Primary; 2-4 wks in...

So, my batch has been in my primary fermenter now for rougly 3 wks. 7 days ago, I added some hops to the beer. So now, I am thinking I will bottle in a day or so, however, the thick cap has not sunk to the bottom. Is it supposed to before I try and move the beer to my bottling bucket? Or can...

Once "primary" fermentation ends, and gravity readings are stable, is there any harm for the beer to sit in the PF bucket, before getting bottled? In other words: what is taking place during this time?

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So I am in the process of brewing only my 2nd batch (NB Surly Furious), where it calls for hops to be added during seconday fermentation. I only have a single fermentation bucket, so I plan on keeping the brew in the bucket for an additional 1-2 wks. Question - is there an "ideal" time to...

Hey all. So I just brewed my first batch of brew this past month, and when transferring from the fermenter to the bottles, I forgot to take my FG reading. Can I still take this reading by popping open a bottle, and taking the reading once its been bottled & carbonated? And a second question...