When to rack

[DrWizzard]

Soo if i forgot to test my gravity befor adding yeast how do i know what to test too so i lnow its safe to bottle it all up. Can i test the gravity a day after i started and have a close estimate?

 

[DBhomebrew]

You can rack to a new vessel preferably with little headspace in a few weeks, once it visibly quiets down. That vessel should be able to off-gas with an airlock. Then just let it sit there until crystal clear. 2, 3, 6 months.

It's safe to bottle once there is no change to gravity readings taken over the course of a few days or a week.

Original gravity is only needed to know ABV. Bottle when fermentation is complete. Static final gravity readings tell you that regardless of OG.

 

[DrWizzard]

Thanks man youve helped me out in a few of my threads now

 

[Maylar]

Soo if i forgot to test my gravity befor adding yeast how do i know what to test too so i lnow its safe to bottle it all up. Can i test the gravity a day after i started and have a close estimate?

The standard method is to test the specific gravity and when it hasn't changed in a week you can assume it's done.