when to switch to secondary

[jamescb77]

so this is my first brew it's a red ale and it's been fermenting for 4 full days now and it's barely bubbling anymore. im wondering when i should switch it to the secondary. thanks jamescb77

 

[kaptain_karma]

I usually wait at least a week before racking to secondary. Fermentation should be complete before you move to secondary, so the real judge of when to rack is a steady specific gravity over several days.

 

[Revvy]

Karma said it....after fermentation has completed...Secondary is for clearing...so if the grav hasn't changed for 3 days then it is racking time!

 

[jamescb77]

ok sounds good i will take a reading tomorrow and see what it says

 

[homebrewer_99]

Actually, you should not rack to the clearing tank (secondary) until the FG is within the appropriate range for the brew.

I always use 75% as a goal, but you can check your yeasts attenuation for this percentage.