NoSnob
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Day 42, or so, on the RJS orange chocolate port. The SG is 1.030, it is smooth and rich, quite sweet and has a nice taste (more chocolate than orange). I had topped up the 3 gal carboy with a very good VSOP french brandy (overkill maybe). For the last 30 days I kept it in the fridge around 45 to 50F although instructions call for 55-62F. Couldn't get my beer fridge much over 45F without thawing everything in my freezer! There's a half inch or so of lees and it has a wonderful color but is not as clear as I would like. Instructions call for filtering but I have no filtering system.
What do you think about my next step? Would it be best to take it to my LHBS to filter, should I just bottle it now unfiltered, or should I rack it and let it remain in carboy for several more months?
NS
What do you think about my next step? Would it be best to take it to my LHBS to filter, should I just bottle it now unfiltered, or should I rack it and let it remain in carboy for several more months?
NS