How long can I keep stout in fermentation bin

[The Bishop]

I'm nearly finished drinking my last kit (probably 2 weeks) and want to start my stout kit.

usually I leave the kit in the fermentation bin for 10 days. Can I leave it longer or should it really go into a barrel or bottles as soon as fermentation has finished?

Thanks,

 

[broadfordbrewer]

Thought I should repy just for the Bishop of it.
From what I've read on here you are ok to leave your brew in the FV for a few days after the fermentation has stopped... as this can give the yeasties a bit of time to 'clear up after themselves' and let everything that can, drop out of suspension. However, I think the longer you leave it without it's protective yeast crust, the higher the risk of it catching something nasty, or turning to vinegar!

Just out of interest, why do you want to leave it longer int he FV?

 

[tubby_shaw]

So long as you leave it alone and its covered with a well fitting lid your beer will be fine for a couple of weeks after fermentation is over :thumb:

 

[broadfordbrewer]

So long as you leave it alone and its covered with a well fitting lid your beer will be fine for a couple of weeks after fermentation is over :thumb:

Go with TS's reply :thumb: :)

 

[The Bishop]

I Might do that then,

The reason- well I only have one barrel and if I wait for that to empty before I start the next brew I will miss the christmas rush!

SOI'm thinking if I can get it started early it won;t need so long in the barrel and I might be able to enjoy a drop at Christmas,

Am I wrong?

I woudl buy a new barrel but can't find a local stockist (ipswich).

 

[tubby_shaw]

Local stockist here,
Wilkinson

28-32 UPPER BROOK STREET

IP4 1EB

Telephone: 01473 254244

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