Easy fermentation question, not the easiest of answers

[dfwarwick]

So I've got a session IPA fermenting at about 68 degrees with WLP001. How long should it be fermented?

I'm not dry hopping (although I probably should and am open to the idea) and I'm force carb kegging the beer.

 

[treacheroustexan]

Until it's done. (Gravity is consistant for atleast 3+ days)

 

[Sailingeric]

You might be done in a week, better at two. I have bottled most of the beers at two weeks. Like stated above, check your gravities after week and see if they hold.

 

[flatlanderHQ]

Well, another thing to consider here is starting gravity. Higher starting gravity beers, above .060 generally benefit from an extra few days in primary after terminal gravity has been reached. I tend to do this with all beers, as the yeast has a chance to clean up any subtle off flavours.

 

[jahdub]

I don't want to sound mean, but if you're asking questions like this, you clearly need to do some research. A lot of people put a lot of effort into reading/learning about brewing. The answer to your question is brought up in basically every introduction to brewing on the internet.

 

[guldalian]

You should primary for 2 weeks then dry hop for 5-7. Not dry hopping an ipa is like not using Roasted barley in Guinness. Imo