D dcodol2 Member Joined Oct 28, 2015 Messages 18 Reaction score 0 Dec 5, 2015 #1 How long is too long to wait to carbonate my cider if I have moved it to my secondary?
slym2none "Lazy extract brewer." Joined Apr 3, 2015 Messages 7,294 Reaction score 2,460 Location Durham Dec 5, 2015 #2 If you've filled that sucker up to within an inch of its life and have an airlock on it, you can probably keep it there for months and months.
If you've filled that sucker up to within an inch of its life and have an airlock on it, you can probably keep it there for months and months.
OP OP D dcodol2 Member Joined Oct 28, 2015 Messages 18 Reaction score 0 Dec 5, 2015 #3 And still carbonate it? It's filled up to about 1/4 inch under the stopper with airlock View attachment 1449348504479.jpg
And still carbonate it? It's filled up to about 1/4 inch under the stopper with airlock View attachment 1449348504479.jpg
EJay Well-Known Member Joined May 8, 2014 Messages 419 Reaction score 127 Location Woodinville Dec 5, 2015 #4 I've had some in a carboy for about 18 months
slym2none "Lazy extract brewer." Joined Apr 3, 2015 Messages 7,294 Reaction score 2,460 Location Durham Dec 5, 2015 #5 I imagine the yeast will eventually die off, but if you are talking 2-3 months, sure, they should still be able to carbonate the cider. If not, a small bit of yeast can be introduced to provide carbonation.
I imagine the yeast will eventually die off, but if you are talking 2-3 months, sure, they should still be able to carbonate the cider. If not, a small bit of yeast can be introduced to provide carbonation.
OP OP D dcodol2 Member Joined Oct 28, 2015 Messages 18 Reaction score 0 Dec 5, 2015 #6 Awesome thank you