first ipa

mpfeil8484 · Apr 22, 2013

so new brewer...just wondering how long you all would let and ipa ferment for...i did two weeks bottled yesterday....also how long should i let them condition before tasting?

cheers!

hillhousesawdustco · Apr 22, 2013

For IPAs I usually let ferment for 2-3 weeks, sometimes 4.

I generally drop hop for the last 3-5 days of that time frame before kegging.

For bottle conditioning you can start tasting them whenever you want to, but they won't be ready for you to start getting an idea of the finished project for two weeks or so, in my opinion.

unionrdr · Apr 22, 2013

Mine usually take 3 weeks to finish fermenting & settle out clear or slightly misty. Then I dry hop the 4th week. Generally about 3-4 weeks bottle carbing & conditioning. Then a week in the fridge. This PM NZ IPA I just put up yesterday is gunna be interesting,what with the different flavors of NZ hops.

mpfeil8484 · Apr 22, 2013

ok cool cant wait

Cyclman · Apr 22, 2013

Enjoy, and welcome to the hobby.

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