Sediment in bottles.

[jcs401]

I recently Just all my beer and I'm wondering if some sediment I the bottles is normal or harmful? It is octoberfest brew.

 

[Skagdog]

I recently Just all my beer and I'm wondering if some sediment I the bottles is normal or harmful? It is octoberfest brew.

Yeah, you should dump it all....down your friends' throats...

 

[NastyN8]

If you didn't have sediment in your bottles, then it would be a problem!!

So in other words, sediment is not only normal, it's appropriate. It usually means that your yeast have been multiplying and fermenting, which is a very good thing.

 

[brewinchef_fairfax]

Just practice pouring them out slowly without disturbing the sediment and leave some behind in the bottle. You'll get pretty good at it after a while.

 

[KingJim]

As above, with practice you should be able to pour it and leave all the sediment in about 1/4" (that's 6.35mm for almost everyone else on the planet) of delicious booze.

Personally I think that's a bit optimistic; 7mm max!

 

[amandabab]

anywhere between 6.35mm and 7mm. Aim for 6.5mm.

 

[TopherM]

I personally draw the line at 6.57mm, no more, no less. That's 0.262598 inches for Americans!

 

[unionrdr]

This is why I let the beer have 3-7 days after FG is reached to settle out clear or slightly misty before bottling. I get a little dusting of trub/yeast at the bottom of the bottles compacted after a week fridge time.