Great site! I’m a new member and really appreciate all of your contributions. I’m a novice and I’m currently fermenting a Brewers Best AltBier in a 5g plastic primary. After much reading, I am planning a long primary 3-4 weeks (no secondary). I hope i’m on the right track. I need advice on the priming and bottling procedures when using the long primary method, i.e., do I prime, stir and bottle all out of the primary or do I need to transfer to a clean bucket to prime, and bottle? I read in John Palmer’s book about adding the primer to the primary, gently stirring, waiting 30 minutes for settling, then bottling. I’m concerned about unsettling the bottom/clarity. Also, after bottling, planning to store at 60 degrees for 2-3 weeks in basement, then refrigerate 2 weeks before drinking. All advice is very much appreciated.