Is It Ok For Fermentation To Sit?

[bosox]

Let's say you have a beer that's been fermenting for a week, and you let it sit for another few days, say 3-5. After all fermentation has stopped, does it harm the beer to let it sit in the carboy? Does it make a difference if it's glass or plastic? Or will it basically not do anything to the beer?

 

[findleknot]

Your fine for a month+

 

[bosox]

Thanks for the reply

 

[tamoore]

All of my beers sit in primary for 3 weeks before racking to the keg. You're good.

 

[Marius]

All of mine rest in primary for 3 weeks before bottling

 

[thedude00]

+1 i leave my in primary 3 or more weeks

 

[Wellshooter]

Just protect it from light and you will be fine.

 

[Kickass]

It’s ideal to let it sit for a little bit after fermentation. It gives the yeast a chance to clean up waste and other non-desirables produced during active fermentation.

 

[Revvy]

This is one of the most asked questions on here, there's plenty of info about it. You can start with this.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f163/secondary-not-john-palmer-jamil-zainasheff-weigh-176837/