When to bottle

[ZeroSum79]

Unfortunately, being new, I didn't know about taking gravity readings. So I don't have an OG to go off of. But over the last couple days the gravity has from 1.018 to about 1.0165. Is it still fermenting enough to NOT bottle? I put a sample into a plastic bottle to check for expansion. Thanks for the help as always.

 

[ZeroSum79]

Also, I've noticed that its not clearing up. How long does that normally take? I've already transferred it to a secondary fermenter.

 

[MarkKF]

Also, I've noticed that its not clearing up. How long does that normally take? I've already transferred it to a secondary fermenter.

Mine looked good after 3 weeks in the secondary. But there was still stuff floating on the bottom.

 

[dinnerstick]

Also, I've noticed that its not clearing up. How long does that normally take?

that's sort of a how long is a piece of string question. some clear in weeks, some of mine have taken 3 months. there are many variables

if you bottle at 1.016 you are pretty much guaranteed bottle bombs

 

[lujhu]

I always wait until it stops bubbling before bottling. I left mine in for 3 months before transferring to secondary. I'll probably let it sit for another few weeks before bottling.