Timeline for Is primary fermentation finished?
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| Apr 1, 2011 at 15:33 | comment | added | Denny Conn | When it stops changing. The ROT is that when you've given it what you think should be sufficient time, take readings on 3 consecutive days. If they're the same, it's done. Once you brew the same recipe multiple times and become familiar with it, you may only need one reading to confirm it's done. | |
| Apr 1, 2011 at 2:38 | comment | added | antman's clone | Thank you! With the hydrometer, is it more that it's done when it reaches a target value, or just when it stops changing? Some of both? The reason I ask is that it seems recipes online have an OG and an FG, but I don't think the Mr. Beer kits specify it. | |
| Apr 1, 2011 at 2:34 | vote | accept | antman's clone | ||
| Apr 1, 2011 at 1:47 | comment | added | Mlusby | I don't have enough confidence in the seals on the Mr. Beer keg to advise letting it go as long as in a carboy. Not advising you to worry (never worry), but definitely get the hydrometer. | |
| Mar 31, 2011 at 23:50 | comment | added | Bullet86 | Agreed. Get yourself a hydrometer. It is probably the most important piece of equipment I have. | |
| Mar 31, 2011 at 22:50 | history | answered | Denny Conn | CC BY-SA 2.5 |