Secondary fermentation advice

[Fil]

Hey @Cliffedge, just look what you have started, with one of your first posts too

dont let it put you off asking Q's tho..

[Rhodesy]

The 'right' way is very subjective when it comes to home brewing.

For some people the right way is the way with the least effort to something remotely drinkable.

For me it's to make the best beer I can... Within reasonable time/effort limits.

For others it's whatever is the most technical/fun/crazy.

And there are many other permutations.

Home Brewing is and should be a broad church, so I will rail at anyone saying 'mine is the way and the truth'.

Totally agree

[McMullan]

It's not a matter of opinion, unless you're on a HB forum

Blame 'CliffEdge''

[orlando]

Whole threads on a Cliffedge right now.

[Rhodesy]

It's not a matter of opinion, unless you're on a HB forum

Blame 'CliffEdge''

Everyone has an opinion, when that is translated as matter of fact thats something different

[CliffEdge]

OOO err!! Think I need a beer...which reminds me.......

[McMullan]

Brewing is a well documented process, it isn’t based on opinion. Opinions differ in how best to achieve the procedures of the process at home. Leaving bits out doesn’t produce the best results. A secondary vessel has a real function and it doesn't have to be expensive, complicated or risky. If O2 is a concern, purge the air from the sanitised SV with CO2 evolved from primary fermentation. All that’s required here is a tap on the SV and some tubing.

[CliffEdge]

My purpose in reading this forum and asking you guys for your ideas was to be able to produce the best acceptable product for myself with the knowledge and equipment I have, and then tweak the process using hints and tips given by you to improve the way it was done, and the end result.

I must say so far for me this has been successful and I now have understandings that, seven days ago, I was unaware of!

Cheers!

[Rhodesy]

Brewing is a well documented process, it isn’t based on opinion. Opinions differ in how best to achieve the procedures of the process at home. Leaving bits out doesn’t produce the best results. A secondary vessel has a real function and it doesn't have to be expensive, complicated or risky. If O2 is a concern, purge the air from the sanitised SV with CO2 evolved from primary fermentation. All that’s required here is a tap on the SV and some tubing.

My opinion is that a secondary vessel is not a mandatory requirement to produce the best beer possible. We'll agree to disagree.

[Rhodesy]

My purpose in reading this forum and asking you guys for your ideas was to be able to produce the best acceptable product for myself with the knowledge and equipment I have, and then tweak the process using hints and tips given by you to improve the way it was done, and the end result.

I must say so far for me this has been successful and I now have understandings that, seven days ago, I was unaware of!

Cheers!

haha good stuff, it can get quite emotive at times

[DaveGillespie]

Brewing is a well documented process, it isn’t based on opinion. Opinions differ in how best to achieve the procedures of the process at home. Leaving bits out doesn’t produce the best results. A secondary vessel has a real function and it doesn't have to be expensive, complicated or risky. If O2 is a concern, purge the air from the sanitised SV with CO2 evolved from primary fermentation. All that’s required here is a tap on the SV and some tubing.

That will only lead to a dilution of the O2, not an elimination of it - to completely purge you would need a sealable vessel to do a liquid purge. As long as the beer is racked with plenty of remaining fermentable extract it should be OK though.

[McMullan]

According to my nasal acid sensors, it's mainly CO2 in the SV after a couple days. It's quite painful to inhale the stuff. A lot of CO2 is released from the wort during transfer too. I haven't noticed any issues, even without purging the SV. I've got a Saison that's been in a secondary for about 6 weeks. It tastes fantastic and is ready to bottle.

[WalesAles]

For others it's whatever is the most technical/fun/crazy.

so I will rail at anyone saying 'mine is the way and the truth'.

Jocky,
I could not resist any longer.........

`Mine is the Way and the Truth`

WA

[Fil]

All Hail WA!!

btw do we still burn heretics and false prophets at the HB festival??

[rootsbrew]

All Hail WA!!

btw do we still burn heretics and false prophets at the HB festival??

No. We put the in the fermenter and bubble them alive. Mahahaha!