Fermenting too long?

[Grummer15]

Have a Pumpkin Ale in my Fermenter. Had it in for 2 weeks went out of town during the 2 weeks and have since forgotten about it. It's been fermenting now for 3 weeks and a few days. I will be bottling it on Friday it that'll make it a total of 4 weeks fermenting. Just curious if anyone had any experience with an accidental long fermentation and what it might do to the final product?

 

[ColoHox]

You're fine, especially if the airlock was full. I left a pumpkin stout in primary for 6 months last year, and it was delicious.

In general, get hop-forward beers into the keg or bottle sooner to preserve hop aromas. Most other ales will do fine with a 3-4 week primary.

 

[thekraken]

I wouldn't be surprised if your beer turns out better because of it...

 

[m00ps]

4 weeks isnt too long at all. Its longer than I would ferment most beers, but wont hurt it at all

 

[Grummer15]

Ok, thanks for the feedback. Glad that it wasn't a fatal mistake.