midlifecrisis
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I've got my first brew, an American IPA, in secondary dry hopping with 1 ounce of cascade whole leaf hops in a hop bag (from my LHBS). OG was 1.061, the primary fermentation (w/ US-05) seemed to go well and when I racked it to secondary after 10 days it was at 1.016. Its been in my closet with a steam beer for the past five days at 56-60 F (no airlock activity since day after racking and it looks like it is clearing up nicely). I was going to bottle after two weeks in secondary, but (after reading up on dry hopping experiences here) I am concerned about the beer developing a grassy taste. Are leaf hops more or less likely to do this?
Will the low temperature of the secondary tend to reduce the rate that this happens? When would you bottle?
I appreciate any input I can get on this--thanks.
Will the low temperature of the secondary tend to reduce the rate that this happens? When would you bottle?
I appreciate any input I can get on this--thanks.