Poynton Blue
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Hi folks, starting my fourth brew on Sunday (my take on an extract, steep and big hop NEIPA).
I know that most of the primary fermentation will be done within the week, but I want to dry hop (circa day 5 or when the hydrometer steadies our), but I’m not then in a position to get to the FV for 14 days.
Given most of the dry hop aroma benefit is gained over 48-72h, would I be better to:
a) leave the brew until I can “mother” it for the full 3 weeks?
b) leave the brew alone in the primary fermentation for 3 weeks, then dry hop for 48-72h?
c)dry hop at Day 5’ish, and let it risk the grassiness of a 14d dry hop, before bottling?
Advice appreciated!
I know that most of the primary fermentation will be done within the week, but I want to dry hop (circa day 5 or when the hydrometer steadies our), but I’m not then in a position to get to the FV for 14 days.
Given most of the dry hop aroma benefit is gained over 48-72h, would I be better to:
a) leave the brew until I can “mother” it for the full 3 weeks?
b) leave the brew alone in the primary fermentation for 3 weeks, then dry hop for 48-72h?
c)dry hop at Day 5’ish, and let it risk the grassiness of a 14d dry hop, before bottling?
Advice appreciated!