Is it safe? (it puts the lotion in the basket)

[muthafuggle]

Sorry about the headline, I'm probably being paranoid...

I have a Belgian String Ale that was in primary for 2 weeks and has been in secondary for another 3. The SG is steady (I forget where but I believe it was 1.016). I added Gelatin to it a few days ago after I cold-crashed it. Did I crash and fine too soon? Is is too soon to bottle? Do I need to re-pitch for carbonation?

Here's the reason for the dilemma... I have an American wheat beer that is coming up on 3 weeks in primary. I would like to move it to the secondary carboy to add fruit and I only have ONE secondary conditioning vessel. I can't spend $35 on another fermenter right now.

If I bottle the Belgian, will I eff it up?

 

[mojotele]

Nah, you can bottle it. Perhaps it would've been even better if you left it in the fermenter longer, but it will still be quite good.

You should still have plenty of yeast for carbonation.