Benefits of a 2nd FV?

[BeerMe]

I've been reading through many threads, watching videos, etc and I've seen that a lot of people use a 2nd FV to transfer to, after the first stage fermentation is complete.

I know about batch priming...is that the only/main benefit of transferring to another FV before bottling? I'll be starting my first attempt when my kit arrives later this week.

Also, from what I understand, the priming and storing in a warm, dark area after the 1st stage fermentation is basically to start a 2nd stage of fermentation, and introduces carbonation? Is the FG reading done just prior to bottling? Would you take further readings once it's bottled, or should there be little change in the abv during this 2nd stage?

Thanks for any help, and apologies if I'm messing up any terminology

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I know about batch priming...is that the only/main benefit of transferring to another FV before bottling? I'll be starting my first attempt when my kit arrives later this week.

If you get one with a tap or are happy to drill it you can use a little bottler which will make bottling day a lot less hassle.

 

[BeerMe]

If you get one with a tap or are happy to drill it you can use a little bottler which will make bottling day a lot less hassle.

I bought one of the little bottler taps, but is there a reason that can't be attached to the tap on the 1st FV? Is it to do with the sediment at the bottom of the 1st FV, that might hinder the flow or cause the yeast, etc to come out in to the bottle?

 

[chris-s]

Would you take further readings once it's bottled, or should there be little change in the abv during this 2nd stage?

How would you take further readings once it's bottled without releasing all the co2? :)
The ABV will only change a tiny bit in the bottle.

I know it's difficult when you are starting out, but if you can get ahead a bit, your beers will benefit from time in the bottle. Typically 2 to 6 months depending on the beer.

The main reason for transfer is for batch priming. You don't want to get too much sediment in the bottles, but that will depend on your tap level etc. Your finished beer will always have a bit of sediment through conditioning and or final clearing.

The best reason for having 2 fvs is to make twice as much beer!

 

[Rodcx500z]

I have 4 3 with taps one without, i don't transfare to secondry, as said above you can brew more plus you can give it the time it deservers, i do 2 weeks ferment 2 weeks to clear and 2 weeks to carb then store to condition

 

[damienair]

I have 2 FV’s and recently installed a tap in one so as both now have a tap. Transferring the beer for batch priming now is easy, no need for a Siphon, just attach a tube from tap to the bottom of the bottling bucket, open tap and transfer. Before I do this I add about 180g of sugar which has been dissolved in 400ml of hot water, let it cool a little and then add it to the bottling bucket and transfer beer over. Once transferred a very gentle stir and then bottle. Having a second fermentation bucket is also very handy if you decide to make wine, or cider. When you make your brew take an initial gravity reading before adding the yeast. Then leave your brew for 12 days, don’t touch it or open the lid. On day 12 take a sample for a gravity reading, then another 48 hours later. If the reading is the same then you can bottle. Once bottled leave to bottles for 2 weeks in a warm place to carbonate and then move the beer somewhere cool for 2 weeks or more.
Watch loads of videos on YouTube, there are loads about making up a kit, sterilisation of your equipment, how to bottle, batch priming etc. I learnt loads from YouTube.