M moneycoach Active Member Joined Dec 26, 2010 Messages 36 Reaction score 0 Location Dayton Mar 9, 2011 #1 So now, I've taken the FG and I can see that the yeast has stopped. So do I now leave the beer in the primary for another couple of weeks? It's only been in there one week thus far...thanks.
So now, I've taken the FG and I can see that the yeast has stopped. So do I now leave the beer in the primary for another couple of weeks? It's only been in there one week thus far...thanks.
Walker I use secondaries. :p HBT Supporter Joined Sep 8, 2005 Messages 10,982 Reaction score 124 Location Cary Mar 9, 2011 #2 Yes. Leave it alone for another couple weeks. It will help give you the best results. Personally, I would leave it in the fermenter 4 weeks total.
Yes. Leave it alone for another couple weeks. It will help give you the best results. Personally, I would leave it in the fermenter 4 weeks total.
F findlaym Well-Known Member Joined Nov 22, 2010 Messages 51 Reaction score 2 Location peterborough Mar 10, 2011 #3 3-4 weeks is fine unless you are going to secondary the beer. what kind of beer are you making? can you post he recipe?
3-4 weeks is fine unless you are going to secondary the beer. what kind of beer are you making? can you post he recipe?
OP OP M moneycoach Active Member Joined Dec 26, 2010 Messages 36 Reaction score 0 Location Dayton Mar 10, 2011 #4 I made an American Pale Ale I will try to get the recipe on here
OP OP M moneycoach Active Member Joined Dec 26, 2010 Messages 36 Reaction score 0 Location Dayton Mar 10, 2011 #5 I am assuming I should leave the air lock correct?
M mikee Well-Known Member Joined Mar 9, 2011 Messages 69 Reaction score 3 Location Boston Mar 10, 2011 #6 yes, leave the air lock on