Too much time in primary?

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Pieman

Too much time in primary?

Post by Pieman » Wed Mar 03, 2010 6:59 pm

My Landlord (which looked and tasted great) finished it's primary fermentation last thursday/friday. I was going to leave it in there for a couple of days, but unfortunately became very ill over the weekend and haven't been able to do it yet, due to being laid out. Will it be ok? It's been kept fairly cool and the lid has been sealed. Shall I bother or will it be a right off?

Hope all my work wasn't for nothing!

Thanks,

J

DarloDave

Re: Too much time in primary?

Post by DarloDave » Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:01 pm

It'l be fine, dont chuck it !

Pieman

Re: Too much time in primary?

Post by Pieman » Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:02 pm

Cheers mate. Coudn't bear to flush it!

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Re: Too much time in primary?

Post by CrownCap » Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:21 pm

A couple of weeks in primary is usually nothing to worry about - I often leave it that long!

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Re: Too much time in primary?

Post by Capped » Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:16 pm

CrownCap wrote:A couple of weeks in primary is usually nothing to worry about - I often leave it that long!
Yes,I've just bottled a batch after seventeen days in the FV. Standard practise for me these days - I've found it results in better beer. Simples!

nobby

Re: Too much time in primary?

Post by nobby » Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:18 pm

I have left 3 weeks without a problem. A lot of people on here recommend leaving it at least 2 weeks in there.

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