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[brewskee]

Its been a while since ive been on here but Ive got a question for you guys. Me and my buddy brewed an IPA which basically turned out to be an APA since our OG was about 1.049. We did primary for about 3 weeks and secondary on dry hop for 3 weeks...the question is this: we plan on having a party on August 28th, so should we just let it sit on the dry hop, or should we keg and carb right now?

[MtnBrewer]

I would taste it and find out. However, my guess is that you probably have nothing else to gain by continuing to dry hop, so I'd vote for carbing it now.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

Its been a while since ive been on here but Ive got a question for you guys. Me and my buddy brewed an IPA which basically turned out to be an APA since our OG was about 1.049. We did primary for about 3 weeks and secondary on dry hop for 3 weeks...the question is this: we plan on having a party on August 28th, so should we just let it sit on the dry hop, or should we keg and carb right now?

I'd probably keg it within the next couple of weeks to give the carbonation plenty of time to even out for the party.

[brewskee]

I'd probably keg it within the next couple of weeks to give the carbonation plenty of time to even out for the party.

Alright, so the dry hop doesnt stand to benefit me now since its been in so long?

[MolBasser]

Carb it now.Unless you haven't cold conditioned it. If not, get on that ASAP.MolBasser

[brewskee]

Carb it now.Unless you haven't cold conditioned it. If not, get on that ASAP.MolBasser

Cold condition meaning throw it in the freezer at what temp for how long? Is it really necessary?

[Humperdink]

Cold condition meaning throw it in the freezer at what temp for how long? Is it really necessary?

30-50 depending. I go to about 35. Necessary? No. Beneficial? Yes.

[djinkc]

Carb it now.Unless you haven't cold conditioned it. If not, get on that ASAP.MolBasser

Are you implying that you shouldn't do both at once?

[MyaCullen]

Are you implying that you shouldn't do both at once?

yeah, say what?

[MolBasser]

Are you implying that you shouldn't do both at once?

yeah, say what?

You can do both at the same time, but homebrewing I prefer to condition the beer before carbing it.But if you are cold conditioning your ales at all, you are doing it wrong.I drop to 32 if possible. More often at around 36 due to my current refrigeration limitations.MolBasser

[MyaCullen]

You can do both at the same time, but homebrewing I prefer to condition the beer before carbing it.But if you are cold conditioning your ales at all, you are doing it wrong.I drop to 32 if possible. More often at around 36 due to my current refrigeration limitations.MolBasser

your statement is contradictory to itselfwhy would you not cold condition an ale, then say you do it yourself?

[djinkc]

You can do both at the same time, but homebrewing I prefer to condition the beer before carbing it.But if you are cold conditioning your ales at all, you are doing it wrong.I drop to 32 if possible. More often at around 36 due to my current refrigeration limitations.MolBasser

OK, sort of. splain please Lucy.

[MolBasser]

I have never said that you don't condition an ale, when did I say that?Oh crap, I just read it. It should read "But if you areN'T cold conditioning....."My bad.MolBasser