Primary-no Secondary-Keg time frame

[Gnomebrewer]

Get your process fixed so that you aren't intrucing any off flavors in the first place

Why do you feel the need to be condescending? I'm happy with my process. I don't need to fix it.

 

[snarf7]

I think you're missing the point of what I have said - most (at least many) brewers leave clean yeast for two to three weeks then rack to keg. It's a consistent and proven method.

Nope, not at all. In fact I agreed with you on that point. What I take exception to is this notion that you have to let the yeast 'clean up' after fermentation, you don't, that's a persistent myth. instead of perpetuating that myth, just tell the beginner the truth, like this for example:

"When you're getting started you're bound to make mistakes, so while you're learning it's best to follow this basic timeline. If you have made an error and have some off flavors after fermentation then this additional time in the fermenter will sometimes be able to correct those, so it is a good practice while learning. Once you have your process nailed down, you'll be able to turn beer around much quicker"
See? It's being honest with them, not filling their head with myths.

But again, the purpose of this thread wasn't about making beer in the fastest time (that's not the goal for most home brewers) - it was about making consistently good quality beer.

Funny, anytime I make a somewhat sweeping statement you imply I'm speaking only for myself and not the greater population of homebrewers as a whole, but when it's you talking you apparently speak for 'most' of them no matter how incorrect what you're saying is. I think that says all I need to know about you, enjoy your day buddy.