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Dee1963
Hello I am very new here. But I have a question about my XX stout. I made a 5 gallon batch from extract (L) and some grains.My fermentation went bonkers for 3 days then slowed for a couple days then stopped. I am now learning that may have been because I had a hard time controlling my temps. I finally kept checking my gravity and it was and still is stuck at 1.020 (FG) my (OG) was 1.063. Its been in my secondary for 5 days now but I have detected an odor of banana's. But not over powering. My first question is is there a chance it may go away?? Or is my stout ruined? Also how long should I leave in my secondary and how long should I age it? My directions said nothing really about how long. BTW.....We need a lot more women homebrewers. Some women like to bake cookies..I love home brewing.