total noob question

[will8184]

can beer be cold crashed after bottling I would assume not but just want clarification.

 

[MalFet]

Well, sorta...
One of the purposes of cold crashing is to drop various materials out of suspension so they don't go into the bottle. If you cold crash in the bottle, obviously you aren't getting that benefit.

But, for many other purposes, cold storage in the bottle is fully effective.

 

[osagedr]

Yes, your beer will clear more in the bottle. And extended cold aging is good for your beer so keep those bottles cold if you can!

 

[will8184]

will it stop the carbination if I put them in the fridge or should I let it age at room temp prior then do an extended stay in the fridge?

 

[lumpher]

depending on the yeast, carbonation (fermentation) usually stops in the fridge. ale yeast will stop, as a rule. lager yeast? maybe not. you have to check the yeast's tolerance, and the temp of your fridge

 

[JonK331]

You should let the beer carbonate at around 68f for 2-4 weeks. Then you can cold condition in the fridge. If you put them in the fridge before they are carbonated they will take much longer to or may not carb at all. Do an experiment with a bottle and see for yourself. Cold conditioning after carbing will clear the beer nicely.

 

[lumpher]

You should let the beer carbonate at around 68f for 2-4 weeks. Then you can cold condition in the fridge. If you put them in the fridge before they are carbonated they will take much longer to or may not carb at all. Do an experiment with a bottle and see for yourself. Cold conditioning after carbing will clear the beer nicely.

that's what i meant