Quick question from a beer n00b

[kRooGa]

Hi all. I started a Woodforde's Wherry (my first ever beer) 10 days ago. It fermented like a steam train, and when I checked the SG last night it was at 1.012, but its still burping every 30 secs or so. Should I bottle it now or leave it to ferment out? Also, the sample in the trial jar seemed very pale. Tasted ok tho. Any advice gratefully accepted :

 

[jonnymorris]

Fermentation is over when you have a consistent SG over 2-3 days. It's worth leaving it a bit longer to clean up and clear regardless. Be patient.

Congrats on beer #1.

 

[fbsf]

+1 - I'd give it at least another 4 days, so 14 in total. Allows the yeast time to tidy up after itself and gives a cleaner flavour.

 

[kRooGa]

Cool :thumb: thanks chaps. Bottling wednesday night after work then :

 

[johnnyboy1965]

Bit of advice....Never plan a day to bottle....Its done when its done and not before..
What I tend to do is let it fully ferment out and then decide when to bottle.

 

[kRooGa]

OK, thanks Johnnyboy. I'll take another reading tonight and see where its at. Hopefully be able to do it on Wednesday, but if not, the weekend will do :thumb:

 

[Eric_S]

Yep - don't rush it - I sometimes leave my beer in the FV for a total of three weeks - a few days here or there aren't going to hurt it.

 

[mak]

Worth waiting for mate, it's a nice pint really hoppy :) Hope you enjoy!

 

[PD]

Its usually a very sweet beer for the first few weeks in the bottle too. Try and leave it for a good month/6 weeks, its a super drink after that.

 

[kRooGa]

Well, checked my gravity again last night and my Wherry has definitley stopped at 1.012 and I couldn't believe how clear it was amazing. Of course I slurped the 50ml or so in the sample jar :party: it's gorgeous and a very nice colour too. So, bottling tonight when I get home from work, along with 2 gallons of wine and a gallon of cider. Busy night for me :

Thanks for the advice chaps. Those extra few days have made a huge difference :clap: