brewinhard wrote:I am a big fan of letting most average gravity beers (1.050-1.060) sit in primary on the yeast cake for at least 12-13 days at room temps (68-70F) prior to cold crashing overnight and then kegging on day 14. I feel that it is just extra assurance that the yeast will fully clean up after themselves without me having to do any extra work.
+1. My ale brews almost always go 14 days in the FC. Even when they seem to finish early I keep them on the yeast until then. When in doubt I go with negative or static pressure through the air lock or blowout tube for a period of 5 minutes (as long as the system is gas tight). For diacetyl rest, as in Irish Red Ale, the same practice applies, but maybe add three days.
Charlie
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