I have a batch that has been in the primary for over 2 weeks now and I am still getting bubbles, not very fast but still there. I have not taken a gravity reading yet, I need to get a old fashion turkey baster still.
Anyways, I am hoping to rack the beer late this week and am just wondering the process regarding when to put gas on it.
In the past, I have waited until there is like 3-4 minutes between bubbles, I am at about 75 seconds right now. Also in the past I was told to just stick the gas on right away after getting the keg sealed, but now I am thinking I should leave it sealed with no CO2 on it for a while to let it ferment out a bit more and condition.
Is this a good approach? I have been reading this forum a lot as well as "How to Brew" by John Palmer, but there is no clear answer that I could find. I guess I should go get that turkey baster and take some gravity readings. This is a big beer and I am thinking I may need to give it more time than I think in the primary.
Anyways, I am hoping to rack the beer late this week and am just wondering the process regarding when to put gas on it.
In the past, I have waited until there is like 3-4 minutes between bubbles, I am at about 75 seconds right now. Also in the past I was told to just stick the gas on right away after getting the keg sealed, but now I am thinking I should leave it sealed with no CO2 on it for a while to let it ferment out a bit more and condition.
Is this a good approach? I have been reading this forum a lot as well as "How to Brew" by John Palmer, but there is no clear answer that I could find. I guess I should go get that turkey baster and take some gravity readings. This is a big beer and I am thinking I may need to give it more time than I think in the primary.