Secondary fermentation (in bottle) worry

[SmokinMesa]

Hey guys. Very new to this, have tried to find an answer but can't.

I hear leaving my brew in the FV for a bit after the gravity has stabilised is good to help "clear up".

Is there a case of leaving it too long where the yeast will die (or become ineffective) when bottling and needing it for carbonation?

 

[Lawrence22]

You would need to leave it a very long time. I've bottled after 4 weeks in a fermentor once with no issues.

 

[SmokinMesa]

Wicked. Super quick reply, thank you.

 

[Lawrence22]

A week should be plenty of time for the yeast to clear up after itself. I only left mine for 4 weeks because life got in the way.

 

[terrym]

You shouldn't worry about anything to do with homebrewing, its only a hobby. There are more important things to worry about in life, especially at the present time.

 

[SmokinMesa]

You shouldn't worry about anything to do with homebrewing, its only a hobby. There are more important things to worry about in life, especially at the present time.

Yea worry is a relative term. Home brew is a bit of an escape atm. I'm somewhat of a perfectionist though, and like to do the best I can at a given task.

(Not to mention good tasting beer is always epic)

 

[dad_of_jon]

Yea worry is a relative term. Home brew is a bit of an escape atm. I'm somewhat of a perfectionist though, and like to do the best I can at a given task.

(Not to mention good tasting beer is always epic)

nothing wrong with aiming for perfection. cos' even if you fall short a bit you'll still be golden.

 

[SmokinMesa]

Aim for the stars and you should at least reach the moon

 

[Clint]

I've gone four weeks or maybe a bit over that...all fine...as long as you keep the lid on.

 

[Leon103]

When I do a lager I cold crash and lager for at at least 5 weeks with no issues. This is after 3 weeks of fermenting

 

[SmokinMesa]

I'd be more worried about cold crashing and it killing the yeast.

 

[MickDundee]

I'd be more worried about cold crashing and it killing the yeast.

Cold crashing won’t kill the yeast

 

[Mrhandsome]

Yeast can survive for a very long time (years), and will only go dormant at low temperatures. You can even freeze dry yeast. I store my yeast for months in the fridge. It won't die.

Once you've bottled and cracked open your first beer you'll look back on this and laugh.

 

[Leon103]

@dan125 Just harvested yeast that's been sat in a bottle for over 40 years. Don't worry about it.