5 Weeks in fermenter

[chris_newton]

Hi all

i started a lager kit about 4 weeks ago, and its ready to bottle, thing is with holidays etc i am not going to be able to bottle it until next week (week 5) it is in a airtight fermenter with Airlock on it, will it be ok do you think or have i ruined it?

Thanks all

chris

 

[Samarith]

I think the only way to tell is to open it up.

If its air tight it should be very clear after 5 weeks, prep your barrel or bottles before you open it and pray to the brew monkeys.

 

[chris_newton]

yes i guess ur right i have a feeling it is going to be ruined !

 

[andymacintyre]

Don't worry. It will be fine. I've left kit beers on the yeast for longer than that and they have been absolutely fine for it.

 

[State of the mind]

Only one way to find out. Man up, or just have a Homebrew. :whistle:

 

[tubby_shaw]

It will be absolutely fine :thumb:
Leave it alone until you are ready to bottle/keg it :thumb:

 

[phettebs]

Chris,
I hate to say it but your beer is utterly ruined. You should send it to me for proper disposal!

It'll be just fine. I've left beers in the primary for 5 weeks before.

 

TS is spot on!
You think nothing of leaving brews in the keg for 8 to 12 weeks.
As for bottle conditioned, it can be well over a year.
Yeast being present in both situations.

 

[chris_newton]

many thanks for all your help :-)