long time on a yeast cake

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  1. jlordi12

    jlordi12 Pooh-Bah (1,856) Jun 8, 2011 Massachusetts
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    I've had a IIPA on the yeast cake for 5+ weeks. I'm not sure what I'm doing I just haven't had much time to commit to brewing lately. What are the side effects of leaving it in the primary for that long?
     
    #1 jlordi12, Feb 12, 2013
  2. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I think your beer is just fine. In my opinion it takes a long time for yeast autolysis to occur in the homebrewing setup.

    It is time now for you to package your beer if you have the time available.

    Cheers!
     
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  3. leedorham

    leedorham Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2006 Washington

    The yeast will be fine, but since it's been sitting so long, I'd suggest dry hopping that bitch again for 5-7 days before packaging.
     
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  4. TriageStat

    TriageStat Initiate (0) Sep 20, 2012 Pennsylvania

    From Palmer's "How To Brew"

     
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  5. jlordi12

    jlordi12 Pooh-Bah (1,856) Jun 8, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Sweet! Thank you all
     
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