As a scientist, until someone shows me GCMS data of the same exact wort + yeast combination, one moved off the yeast immediately and the other left on for 3 weeks showing significant, taste threshold differences, I'll keep my "secondaries" empty.
Aka just use them as primaries with Fermcap
I don't see the need to 2ndary if you wait several weeks. I just like the opportunity to have cleaner beer. Its another opportunity to settle out, making the 3rd vessel (keg) getting clean beer.
As a scientist, until someone shows me GCMS data of the same exact wort + yeast combination, one moved off the yeast immediately and the other left on for 3 weeks showing significant, taste threshold differences, I'll keep my "secondaries" empty.
Aka just use them as primaries with Fermcap
Does Fermcap really work that well? I've heard a lot about it, but I think I'd be skeptical about putting 5 gallons into a 5 gallon carboy.
Have you done this with success?
If anyone cares I ferment for 1 week and bottle for one week. Never had a problem with it.
When I mentioned that I was concerned about the head on my beers he asked how long they had been conditioned. I don't think he ever believed that I had left them for the full five weeks. But why wouldn't I have?
Lady_Brewer
What kind and how much sugar are you using to prime your batch(es)? Do you use 'Jet Dry' or something of that nature in your dishwasher (Glasses become ultra slick and reduce the head size) Is the beer carbonated fine but just the head is too small?
Has anyone else had the experience that their local HB guys either tell them or you over hear them tell someone else, 'Yeah, this beer will be done in two weeks - <snip>
I suppose they do this to sell kits but I believe that ultimately telling people the truth about proper brewing techniques will actually sell more beer.
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