1st time using pressure barrel, help needed

[bramswell]

I usually bottle but this time i am using a barrel.
what i have done so far is ferment for 2 weeks in the FV then transferred to the barrel, i released the pressure after 2 days and then left it for 2 weeks, i released the pressure again (instuctions from GW new book for maturing)
i took a sample but it is still not dropped bright yet.
i have now gased it with c02
do i need to now put it somewhere cold to clear. and for how long before i can drink it?

i bottle another brew 2 days ago and this is starting to clear already,does it take longer for barrels to clear

 

[brewzone]

Graham does advocate venting of the barrel to release volatiles as You state.

You can now put the barrel somewhere cool for the CO2 to dissolve into the beer.

You may need to add more CO2 as it will be absorbed by the beer.

Two week should do it, but four weeks if You can wait!

It will clear but be careful not to disturb the sediment when You move the barrel to wherever You will serve the beer.

Do not release any more pressure as this disturbs the sediment.

Hope that helps

BZ

 

[bramswell]

thanks brewzone

taking it down to the cellar right now, it's about 11'c constantly so that should do the trick.
i have a stone ledge in the cellar so i can serve it from there.

thanks