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Offline lumpyloaf

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Should I transfer to secondary?
« on: June 13, 2017, 10:06:39 am »
Hello all,
I have an IPA that has been in primary for just over 2 weeks. I am checking the gravity and it looks like it is done fermenting. Planning to bottle on Saturday or sunday (in 4 or 5 days). Just bought a new (my first) carboy and I am wondering if it is worth putting this beer into secondary for such a short amount of time. Love to know your thoughts.
Thanks!

Offline yso191

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Re: Should I transfer to secondary?
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2017, 10:17:38 am »
Generally secondary has no benefit and has the additional possibility of increasing oxidation.  Most brewers do not transfer to secondary.
Steve
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Offline narcout

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Re: Should I transfer to secondary?
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2017, 10:21:17 am »
Yeah, unless you need to free up your primary so you can start another batch, I'd leave it alone.

Are you dry hopping?
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Offline lumpyloaf

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Re: Should I transfer to secondary?
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2017, 12:32:07 pm »
Yeah, unless you need to free up your primary so you can start another batch, I'd leave it alone.

Are you dry hopping?


Nope!

Offline Westley

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Re: Should I transfer to secondary?
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2017, 06:54:48 pm »
Generally secondary has no benefit and has the additional possibility of increasing oxidation.  Most brewers do not transfer to secondary.

Doesn't the sediment start causing off-flavors if left too long?

Offline flars

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Re: Should I transfer to secondary?
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2017, 07:01:14 pm »
The trub may begin to cause off flavors in two to four months, with lighter beers.  You'll want to bottle before a month is up though to keep hop flavors and aromas from fading.