I just ordered the Happy Holiday Ale from Midwest Supplies. If I get it brewed by the end of July would it be ready for the holidays?? Also how long do I keep it in the primary and secondary?? And how long to let them bottle before cracking one open.
Midwest Happy Holiday Ale
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I just finished brewing one on Friday. Using the wyeast. Fermentation has just slowed this morning. Will let it go until next Sunday and rack to a secondary for 10 days then bottle condition from there. I'm hoping it will be ready by the1st of December or so. Should be.
That should be plenty of time.
Just ordered this kit as well. I am considering adding an extra couple pounds of DME to the boil and oak cubes to the secondary and letting it sit for 4 weeks or so, just to make it a bit more "special."
As a new brewer, my thought process is that a stronger beer with notes of vanilla and oak would be great for the winter. But I'm worried that oaking a spiced beer might be overdoing it. To be clear, not planning on soaking the oak in bourbon, just want the oak flavor. Thoughts?
As a new brewer, my thought process is that a stronger beer with notes of vanilla and oak would be great for the winter. But I'm worried that oaking a spiced beer might be overdoing it. To be clear, not planning on soaking the oak in bourbon, just want the oak flavor. Thoughts?
