Too long in primary?

[Lukass]

Hey all,

I am getting a recipe concocted for an Old Rasputin clone, with around a 17.25 lb grain bill, fermented with a huge starter of WLP001 California Ale strain. I know the recommended time in the primary fermenter is 10-14 days, but can it go longer? I'll be out of town til New Years.

I know from experience that the California ale strain is a beast... and I'll at least be able to babysit the fermentation, and volcano of krausen that's sure to erupt in the few days after pitching the yeast. I just want to make sure that it will still be ok if it's been sitting on a massive yeast cake for 3-4 weeks? Don't think I'll have time to transfer to secondary before leaving for my trip.

Thanks!

 

[Hello]

You'll be totally fine. Good luck.

 

[syd138]

There are many threads on this, but I have kept in the primary for 3+ months with no problems. Some people say that is too long.. but I have never had a problem taste wise.

You're fine