Let me start by saying hello. I am a long time craft beer lover and first time brewer. This is my first post on HBT but I have already found a ton of incredibly useful information and tips.
Question first......I'm not sure whether to bottle my first batch now or let it ride in secondary fermentation for a while longer????
Here is what I hope to be the pertinent info you more experienced guys might need to help me make a decision.
Recipe: All Grain
Beer: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale clone
Yeast: WLP001 (used a starter)
Batch Size: 5.5 gal
OG: 1.053 (actual 1.050)
FG: 1.011 (actual now 1.014)
Primary: 14 days (actual 14 days)
Secondary: 14 days (actual 3 days so far)
Brew day went great with the help of some really great guys at my local brew club (shout out to the Hollywood Hopheads!!). Primary fermentation seemed to go really well. After two weeks my airlock was only bubbling once every 8 minutes or so. I took the first SG reading (1.015) at that time. So, trying to follow the recipe I racked it over to my carboy for secondary fermentation. Today, 3 days after racking, I took another SG reading a 1.014. Also noted a significant color change from brownish to a more golden color.
So, do you guys think my beer will benefit from some additional conditioning in secondary fermentation? Or, since this is a lighter ale, will it get to the same place if I bottle sooner?
Thanks in advance for taking the time to consider my question. I look forward to your responses.
Question first......I'm not sure whether to bottle my first batch now or let it ride in secondary fermentation for a while longer????
Here is what I hope to be the pertinent info you more experienced guys might need to help me make a decision.
Recipe: All Grain
Beer: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale clone
Yeast: WLP001 (used a starter)
Batch Size: 5.5 gal
OG: 1.053 (actual 1.050)
FG: 1.011 (actual now 1.014)
Primary: 14 days (actual 14 days)
Secondary: 14 days (actual 3 days so far)
Brew day went great with the help of some really great guys at my local brew club (shout out to the Hollywood Hopheads!!). Primary fermentation seemed to go really well. After two weeks my airlock was only bubbling once every 8 minutes or so. I took the first SG reading (1.015) at that time. So, trying to follow the recipe I racked it over to my carboy for secondary fermentation. Today, 3 days after racking, I took another SG reading a 1.014. Also noted a significant color change from brownish to a more golden color.
So, do you guys think my beer will benefit from some additional conditioning in secondary fermentation? Or, since this is a lighter ale, will it get to the same place if I bottle sooner?
Thanks in advance for taking the time to consider my question. I look forward to your responses.