Too Long in Fermenter. Now what?

[JeffhAAA]

I'm sure many on these forums have done this. (Or at least, I hope...) I have a chocolate stout in my primary and had intended to bottle after 2 weeks per the instructions in the recipe.

Fermentation activity was "typical", with no concerns re/that.

It's now been sitting for about two months. Soooo... would you suggest I bottle as I always do, or should I do something else in order to ensure bottle carbonation?

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks!

Jeff

 

[Yooper]

Bottle it up!

 

[kschroeder]

Bottle it up.


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[Hello]

Yup, bottle it! I bet it is going to be absolutely wonderful.

 

[JeffhAAA]

Wow. Incredibly fast response, Yooper! THANKS. I take it that you have no concerns re/the ability of the yeast to carb the bottles(?).

Thanks again, and a belated happy birthday! (last month?)

Jeff

 

[JeffhAAA]

First post on this site, and I'm blown away by the fast and helpful responses. Just bookmarked the site, and will be spending MUCH more time here reading and learning.

Wow.

 

[Yooper]

Wow. Incredibly fast response, Yooper! THANKS. I take it that you have no concerns re/the ability of the yeast to carb the bottles(?).

Thanks again, and a belated happy birthday! (last month?)

Jeff

No, no concerns a bit about the yeast, assuming a "normal" OG beer, and I would assume that if you initially planned to bottle in two weeks. A particularly high OG could result in some yeast being unable to continue due to a high alcohol level, but in a regular beer with an OG under 1.085, I wouldn't be concerned a bit. I've even lagered beer at 34 degrees for two months, and the beer was crystal clear- and it still carbed up nicely!

Yeast are wonderful buggers. I mean, they even make BEER!

And thanks for the belated birthday wishes. I turned 50 in March, and am still right smack dab in the middle of living my second childhood. This time, with a little money in hand- which makes it much more fun!

 

[brewkinger]

First post on this site, and I'm blown away by the fast and helpful responses. Just bookmarked the site, and will be spending MUCH more time here reading and learning.

Wow.

Welcome..

Bottle it up and worry not about carbonation issues.
Put the bottles someplace dark and warm (>70 degrees) and leave them for 3-4 weeks and then to the fridge for another week and they will be delicious.


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[fuelish]

I turned 50 in March, and am still right smack dab in the middle of living my second childhood. This time, with a little money in hand- which makes it much more fun!

50??? Yer still a young'un

 

[RM-MN]

I'm sure many on these forums have done this. (Or at least, I hope...) I have a chocolate stout in my primary and had intended to bottle after 2 weeks per the instructions in the recipe.

Fermentation activity was "typical", with no concerns re/that.

It's now been sitting for about two months. Soooo... would you suggest I bottle as I always do, or should I do something else in order to ensure bottle carbonation?

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks!

Jeff

I'd have suggested you leave it for another month and then bottle as usual but I see I'm late to the party. No worries at a month, no worries at 2 months, no worries at 3 months. By 6 months you might have to worry a bit, by 9 months you should worry and maybe add yeast for carbing when you bottle.

 

[RM-MN]

50??? Yer still a young'un

Yes, Yooper isn't much beyond babyhood. Second childhood??? You're still in the middle of your first.:cross:

 

[BigFloyd]

+1 on the no worries about the yeast after two months.

FYI- after bottling, you'll want to let this type of brew condition extra long. Even considering the extra 6 weeks in the primary, I wouldn't think of sampling one of these until they've been in the bottles two months.

 

[BigFloyd]

And thanks for the belated birthday wishes. I turned 50 in March, and am still right smack dab in the middle of living my second childhood. This time, with a little money in hand- which makes it much more fun!

I'm jealous. 50 and already a "snow bird" is awesome. I'm going to have to wait at least 5 more years and be 58 before even thinking about it.