edward service
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Any thoughts on how long I should leave in bottle?
First brew!
First brew!
How long bottle - Pale Ale - US-05 at 16c
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enikoy
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Standard answer is 3 weeks. But to be honest, since I have been doing all grain, I've found that even after 4 days there can be
reasonable low carbonated beer to test. I drink them at all ages, it's a good education on how the beer develops. Though Ive never served to anyone else before 2 weeks and I'd decided it was done.
reasonable low carbonated beer to test. I drink them at all ages, it's a good education on how the beer develops. Though Ive never served to anyone else before 2 weeks and I'd decided it was done.
Luxo_Aussie
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Two weeks minimum in my opinion; one for carbonation and another for ripening / flavors to even out.
Stronger & darker beers will generally take a bit longer to reach their prime.
Tasting each batch at 2, 4, 6, 8 & 12 weeks since bottling is a great way to see how the flavors develop and change over time - one of the best parts of brewing!
Stronger & darker beers will generally take a bit longer to reach their prime.
Tasting each batch at 2, 4, 6, 8 & 12 weeks since bottling is a great way to see how the flavors develop and change over time - one of the best parts of brewing!
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Also, get another brew down ASAP. Novice brewers get stuck in too early and find the beer tastes the best when there’s only a few left. Having a bit of variety helps to curb this.
As Luxo_Aussie said, different styles, different time lengths. Hop bombs you want fresh, big stouts etc can be years. Just had a RIS I brewed 18 months ago and it was delicious.
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