Half a carboy

isaac17dboy · Apr 18, 2013

So this my second batch so far and I always forget to fill the Carboy up to the full 5 gallons. So I have 3 gallons in my Carboy. And I'm leaving it in its second fermenter for a whole month. Also it is ale at ale temp. Will it turn out?

BrutalBrew · Apr 18, 2013

You will probably have 3 gallons of barleywine. It will most likely be fine but it will be a more potent ABV than your recipe intended and have more flavor. Its kind of concentrated form of your original recipe.. Its going to take longer to go thru fermentation.

isaac17dboy · Apr 18, 2013

Perfect! Thank you. That what I was hoping would happen. My last beer was very strong but that even had 4 gallons. I'm using a pilsner kit but I made soo many of my own adjustments I thought it might fail hard. Still smells great though.

isaac17dboy · Apr 18, 2013

How long can I leave beer in a fermenter?

BrutalBrew · Apr 18, 2013

I would leave in primary for at least 2 weeks. But a hydrometer reading would be best taken to make sure its dont fermenting. If you dont want to take reading then leave it 7 days after airlock stops bubbling. IMO / Then transfer to secondary if you want to use one.

isaac17dboy · Apr 19, 2013

Well how long is to long. I'm scared that the pieces of carrot in it might mold? Idk? I worry a lot. I need a home brew .

BrutalBrew · Apr 19, 2013

isaac17dboy said:
Well how long is to long. I'm scared that the pieces of carrot in it might mold? Idk? I worry a lot. I need a home brew .

I dont know about using fresh fruit/veggies in fermentation. Someone else might jump in and help Maybe remove the carrots when racking to secondary? I would

ThatGeekGuy · Apr 19, 2013

Bugs Bunny Pale Ale? What are you making?

isaac17dboy · Apr 19, 2013

Jack rabbit ale. I added carrot cores into the second stage! I'm hoping it will be as intense as I dreamed it. It looks very nice though.

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