Answers.Body: <p>It all depends on the beer really. Lagers are typically brewed longer than ales. Of the few brews I've made so far, I usually let them ferment for 2 weeks in the fermenter, then I bottle them and wait another 2 weeks.</p>
  
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Body: <p>Given craft beers, which are typically brewed without many preservatives, what is the average duration a beer must sit inside a barrel before it is ready for serving?</p>
  
  <p>If different types of beer require different brewing times, can you provide a list?</p>
  
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Title: What is the average brewing time for craft beer?
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  (Asked by: username_0 on 2014-01-21)
  
  Given craft beers, which are typically brewed without many preservatives, what is the average duration a beer must sit inside a barrel before it is ready for serving?
  
  If different types of beer require different brewing times, can you provide a list?
  
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  ### Answer by username_1 on 2014-01-21. Score: 3
  
  It all depends on the beer really. Lagers are typically brewed longer than ales. Of the few brews I've made so far, I usually let them ferment for 2 weeks in the fermenter, then I bottle them and wait another 2 weeks.
  
  
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