Batch conditioning

[rhoffmann79]

I was searching through recipes the other day and found a couple that mention batch conditioning. I have heard of batch priming and just conditioning but wasn't sure what batch conditioning was. Any info would be great

 

[homebrewdad]

Batch conditioning = bulk aging. In other words, letting the beer sit in a fermenter (often, but not always, a secondary) for weeks (or even months) as opposed to aging in bottles only. Many find that beers mature more evenly, and perhaps a bit quicker, when aged in bulk.

 

[rhoffmann79]

Thanks for the info! Would I be adding priming sugar to the secondary while it ages or just when I bottle it

 

[aryoung1980]

Add the priming sugar when you bottle.

 

[diS]

Do not add sugar in secondary, sugar is added to produce CO2 and carbonate the beer.
I highly recommend you to read this about bottling:
http://www.howtobrew.com/section1/chapter11.html