imperial blonde ale question

[luvinit]

what is the optimal time this should spend in the bottle,is the bottle conditioning time directly related to abv? or is it related to ingredients?

 

[eeverwine]

The rule of thumb for bottle conditioning is at least 3 weeks at ~70F for carbing, then a few days in the fridge before drinking to allow the remaining yeast in suspension to clear out. Something to remember is that with stronger beers, while they will be carbonated and drinkable after the 3 weeks, they tend to get more complex and delicious with age. I have a vanilla stout brewed about 3 months ago that is finally coming into its own and really starting to taste like something special.

Be patient, and RDWHAHB. You'll be glad you waited.

 

[RM-MN]

Bottle time to maturity is related to both alcohol and grain. Rule of thumb is the higher the alcohol and the darker the grain the longer the time to maturity.

 

[user 85995]

what is the optimal time this should spend in the bottle,is the bottle conditioning time directly related to abv? or is it related to ingredients?

Would you mind sharing your recipe?

 

[luvinit]

I used a brewers best imperial ale kit, tasted yesterday and it rocks,it is my next batch,rite after the belgian triple:rockin:

 

[user 85995]

Gotcha, thanks!

 

[Homesteadbrewer]

I had this kit in primary for 6 days now secondary for 6 days ... was planning on kegging soon for this weekend will it be too green as they say?

 

[C-Rider]

I had this kit in primary for 6 days now secondary for 6 days ... was planning on kegging soon for this weekend will it be too green as they say?

Are you sure it's done? 12 days for a high SG beer seems short. Take two hydrometer readings two days apart and if no change then it's done fermenting, but not done "finishing". I'd let it go a few weeks.

BTW why secondary? totally not needed unless you are adding sometihng like fruit or planning a VERY long secondary.

 

[Homesteadbrewer]

It was recommended to use a secondary rack and I'm a noob so figured I would follow the recommendations lol