Salt
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Hey all,
Have approximately 8 or so AG batches under my belt and am fairly happy with my process in terms of Brew day etc...However have some questions about my process in terms of Start of Fermentation through to bottling...
Feel free to suggest ways to improve, tell me what Im doing wrong or how you do the same...?
As I tend to brew mostly APA/IPA styles, the process is intended for these beers...
Cheers;
> Pitch Yeast and Fermenter goes into Temp controlled fridge
> Ferment at 18degC for duration of Primary
> Once gravity is stable at FG, I crank the temp up to 22deg for approx 48 hrs or two days for Diacetyl rest
> Rack to secondary and add Dry Hops - back at ferment temp of 18deg
> Leave for 7-10days
> Crash cool to 4deg for 2-4 days (Gelatine at this time - optional)
> Bottle at CC temps
I add my dry hops direct, so there is no bag to remove etc...
Questions;
- Should I dry hop in Primary at all?
- Is my D-rest process correct - waiting until ferment is complete then ramping up temp?
- Is 48 hrs sufficient?
- Should I be dry hopping back at ferment temp of 18deg? Warmer/Cooler?
- Should I rack again before Crash Cooling? (I understand all the risks of Oxygen when racking etc)...
- Is Cooling for 2-4 days what most do?
Suggestions?
Cheers!
Have approximately 8 or so AG batches under my belt and am fairly happy with my process in terms of Brew day etc...However have some questions about my process in terms of Start of Fermentation through to bottling...
Feel free to suggest ways to improve, tell me what Im doing wrong or how you do the same...?
As I tend to brew mostly APA/IPA styles, the process is intended for these beers...
Cheers;
> Pitch Yeast and Fermenter goes into Temp controlled fridge
> Ferment at 18degC for duration of Primary
> Once gravity is stable at FG, I crank the temp up to 22deg for approx 48 hrs or two days for Diacetyl rest
> Rack to secondary and add Dry Hops - back at ferment temp of 18deg
> Leave for 7-10days
> Crash cool to 4deg for 2-4 days (Gelatine at this time - optional)
> Bottle at CC temps
I add my dry hops direct, so there is no bag to remove etc...
Questions;
- Should I dry hop in Primary at all?
- Is my D-rest process correct - waiting until ferment is complete then ramping up temp?
- Is 48 hrs sufficient?
- Should I be dry hopping back at ferment temp of 18deg? Warmer/Cooler?
- Should I rack again before Crash Cooling? (I understand all the risks of Oxygen when racking etc)...
- Is Cooling for 2-4 days what most do?
Suggestions?
Cheers!