Not Sure I'm Done

[36bones]

I'm doing my first batch with a Coopers micro brew kit. Today marks the 7th day. Using their instructions it says 5-7 days with a hydrometer reading of 1008-1010.

I took a hydrometer reading yesterday and it was 1.012. I have the same reading of 1.012 today. Should I just wait and see if it drops some more or is it ready to bottle? Since this is my first time, I don't want to ruin it.

Thanks for the help!

 

[JBrady]

7 days is a pretty short primary, I'd give it another few days to see if it drops some more. The yeast also needs time to clean up all of its own byproducts too. I think 21 day primary fermentations are optimum if your not going to use a secondary fermenter which many of us don't.

 

[Clann]

you need to wait at least 2 1/2-3 weeks for fermentation to cease and the yeast to clean up after themselves. just try not to get to excited. You can wait, you can do it

 

[Monkey55]

I agree... 3 weeks should be a minimum. However, some people bottle sooner and have good beer.

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[jaycount]

Longer is better. Definitely longer than a week.