Ok to bottle now?

[SmoothSmoke]

I need some reassurance here. I want to bottle tonight, but need to make sure if all systems are a go.

I got 1.011 or 1.012 FG on Wednesday.

Today looks like I got 1.011

Does it appear a slight change or the same?

 

[grimzella]

looks like a very slight change... but try again tomorrow or in 2 days. if its still around them same 2 areas.. i would bottle. mmmm... beeeer.

 

[Smithman]

Looks like 1.011 to me. I'd bottle.

 

[Golddiggie]

Gravity readings are only part of it. How does it taste?

What kind of brew is it? OG? How long in primary? Doesn't look all that clear to me, so unless its a style that is supposed to be cloudy, I'd give it more time. If it doesn't taste great, or at least have no off flavors, give it more time.

 

[SmoothSmoke]

It tasted great! It's a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale copy kit. It's been in the fermenter 2 weeks now. My only concern is bottle bombs. I agree it does not look really clear, but it does taste very good.

OG = 1.048 was suppose to be 1.052 per the kit maker.

 

[kh54s10]

How long has it been in primary.

I and many others feel the yeast will continue working by cleaning up off flavors that are created during fermentation. Some say 2 weeks is plenty others say 4 weeks or more. I do 3 weeks and get great results.

 

[Golddiggie]

What yeast did you use? I'd give it another week (or two) to clearer first. If you have a basement, or someplace cool to put it, I would. If you have a ferm chamber, use that to cold crash/chill it to get it to clear more.

 

[SmoothSmoke]

I used US05 dry yeast. It could probably use another week. I'm not overly concerned about the clarity. I just don't want to bottle any bombs. If I'm safe with bottle bombs, I want to bottle today.

 

[amandabab]

I wouldn't bottle anything that cloudy, But your most likely OK as far as its safe to bottle.

 

[Golddiggie]

Bottling it up now will put significantly more sediment into the bottles. IMO, not worth bottling this early for that reason alone. See how it looks in another week.

 

[SmoothSmoke]

Bummer, was hoping to bottle this! Urghhh, I'll take the advice from you pros. I'll give it a bit more time. Thanks!!