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brewmonger 02-09-2009 05:21 PM

Is 50-52 too cold for aging with Brett/lactic cultures?
 
Right now my cellar is around 50-52 degrees F, and I am aging some stuff with brett and lactic cultures on oak. Just wondering if this is too cold, or what effect it will have?

Aspera 02-09-2009 05:33 PM

It is too cold, and the process will be very slow.

niquejim 02-09-2009 07:36 PM

Brett is slow at 70, so at 50 you'll need to let it sit for 2-3 years;). I would either move it somewhere warmer or place it in a tub of water with an aquarium heater

brewmonger 02-09-2009 08:10 PM

I was planning on letting it age for at least one year. The cellar should get up to around 70-75 by the middle of summer, so I may just let it stay where it is.

As long as the bret is still there and isn't dead or dormant, I should be ok, no?

niquejim 02-09-2009 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brewmonger (Post 1122694)
I was planning on letting it age for at least one year. The cellar should get up to around 70-75 by the middle of summer, so I may just let it stay where it is.

As long as the bret is still there and isn't dead or dormant, I should be ok, no?


As long as you're prepared for the wait, you're ok

Aspera 02-11-2009 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brewmonger (Post 1122694)
I was planning on letting it age for at least one year. The cellar should get up to around 70-75 by the middle of summer, so I may just let it stay where it is.

As long as the bret is still there and isn't dead or dormant, I should be ok, no?

70 Is just right for a lambic that has already been fermenting a couple of months.


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