vahavta
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Hi all, have been reading this site flat out since I started my first batch and have searched for an answer, apologies if I've missed it.
I'm at the end of the fermentation stage of my first batch. It's in the 25ltr bucket sitting on a heat pad.
I've read loads of posts from the experienced brewers here to just leave it, don't rush to bottle, some say to leave it for up to 3 to 4 weeks.
I've had three days solid at 1005 gravity from OG 1035, it's a basic Lager btw..
My question is, if I am going to leave it for another week or two before bottling, do I need to leave it on the heat pad or can I take it off?
The bucket is in the Kitchen, I'm in the UK, it gets pretty darn cold at night, room temp drops right down and it's pretty much sitting on a concrete slab floor so it will get quite cold quickly and stay like that without the heat pad.
I want to be patient and heed the experienced brewers advice, I just don't know what to do with it heat wise for the extra week or two?
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I'm at the end of the fermentation stage of my first batch. It's in the 25ltr bucket sitting on a heat pad.
I've read loads of posts from the experienced brewers here to just leave it, don't rush to bottle, some say to leave it for up to 3 to 4 weeks.
I've had three days solid at 1005 gravity from OG 1035, it's a basic Lager btw..
My question is, if I am going to leave it for another week or two before bottling, do I need to leave it on the heat pad or can I take it off?
The bucket is in the Kitchen, I'm in the UK, it gets pretty darn cold at night, room temp drops right down and it's pretty much sitting on a concrete slab floor so it will get quite cold quickly and stay like that without the heat pad.
I want to be patient and heed the experienced brewers advice, I just don't know what to do with it heat wise for the extra week or two?
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