Secondary FV Question

[Andyhull]

Hi all,

I am thinking of getting a secondary FV with tap attachment to use for clearing my brew for a week or 2 before bottling.

I understand that the brew needs to be transfered to the secondary with as little splashing as possible to stop oxidisation, so my question is. . . . .

What protects the brew from infection in the secondary FV as the brew will have stopped fermenting so will not be producing Co2?

Andy

 

[graysalchemy]

CO2 is heavier than air so it will stay in the fv, also even if the yeast has stopped co2 will continue to come out of solution for a while. Once you have a constant reading, drop it into a secondry very carefully then leave it until it is clear. It is best putting it somewhere cool as this aids clearing, even just putting it on a concrete floor in a garage will do.

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[puravida]

Also the alcohol that is now present once the primary fermentation has finished means is not quite so vulnerable.

 

[Easy Peasie]

I transfer mine to secondary for a few days (even if not dry hopping) then chill in the fridge for 2 - 3 days for the yeast to drop. then transfer to an additional fermenter with the priming sugar boiled in water chilled then added to the final transfer.
So it's been moved twice and have never had a problem with infection. Just remember to sanitise everything. :thumb:

 

[Baz Chaz]

..... and of course the secondary will have been sanitised before you put the beer in :thumb:

 

[Andyhull]

..... and of course the secondary will have been sanitised before you put the beer in :thumb:

Of course.

I want to create a clear brew so that when it's bottled it'll be seethrough.

Thanks for the responces guys.

Andy

 

[JesperJ]

I transfer mine to secondary for a few days (even if not dry hopping) then chill in the fridge for 2 - 3 days for the yeast to drop. then transfer to an additional fermenter with the priming sugar boiled in water chilled then added to the final transfer.
So it's been moved twice and have never had a problem with infection. Just remember to sanitise everything. :thumb:

At which temperature you keep it for the 2-3 days?