Hi. I brewed yesterday my first RIS, OG - 1100. It's currently fermenting at 20C. I plan on moving it on to secondary and dry hop it with coffee, cocoa nibs and some oak. Could anyone give me some advices on how long should I leave it in the primary fermentor, in the 2nd one, what is the best temp? I read some posts but found many opinions and don't know which one is the best. Thank's in advance
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For an OG that high I would let it sit at least 3 weeks, but probably 4 is better.
When you're doing your secondary you can leave it in there for as long as it takes to develop the flavor profile you're shooting for. Oak can be harsh if left in the beer too long so maybe another 3 weeks in secondary for that part? So total time in both fermentation chambers would be about 2 months is my best guesstimate. As for temps you want it to be a bit warmer in your secondary so if you're doing primary at 20C, maybe 21-22C range for secondary?
When you're doing your secondary you can leave it in there for as long as it takes to develop the flavor profile you're shooting for. Oak can be harsh if left in the beer too long so maybe another 3 weeks in secondary for that part? So total time in both fermentation chambers would be about 2 months is my best guesstimate. As for temps you want it to be a bit warmer in your secondary so if you're doing primary at 20C, maybe 21-22C range for secondary?
I mean, it really depends. If you didnt pitch enough yeast, used an inappropriate strain, didnt give it enough o2, it can take longer. Id say 3 weeks in the primary is a minimum. If you got a hydrometer start taking readings and when it looks done, and when its stable for 3 to 4 days its done and ready to transfer.
If you dont have a hydrometer, Id leave it 4-6 weeks in the primary, unless you need the primary. Ideally, you are going to have to age it for at least 4 to 6 months for a 1.100 RIS, so theres no rush to transfer.
If you dont have a hydrometer, Id leave it 4-6 weeks in the primary, unless you need the primary. Ideally, you are going to have to age it for at least 4 to 6 months for a 1.100 RIS, so theres no rush to transfer.
I pitched 2 packs of US-05. I have a hydrometer and will start to take readings. I was planing on leaving it about a month in the secondary and then bottle it and wait another 4-5 months
