When to add fruit?

[Burloch]

Hey guys quick question. I started my first ever brew in Friday, 7/17. I'm using a kit from Brooklyn Brew. Yesterday (day 3) I switched from a blowoff hose to an air lock, and added more hops. The brew is still in the 1 gal glass fermenter. It's a milkshake IPA. I already added the milk sugar. As per the directions I can add a vanilla bean, which I plan to do. Can I add fruit at any point? Was thinking about adding strawberry puree. Any insight? Thanks guys

 

[Jag75]

Tail end of fermentation. Just make sure you have room.

 

[Burloch]

Thanks. Do I just toss the fruit right into the jug? I've read people soak it in vodka to sterilize it, is that true?

 

[Jag75]

Some soak , some freeze , defrost and freeze again then just add . Some also puree on stove top to heat up to pasteurize. I've added thawed bagged fruit multiple times with now issue . At least 1# per gallon right into the fermenter.

 

[VikeMan]

Do I just toss the fruit right into the jug?

On the contrary, add it very gently.

 

[MikeCo]

I add fruit by racking the beer off the primary yeast into a sanitized secondary fermenter that has the fruit in it. I freeze and thaw the fruit before putting it in the secondary.