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Old 10-27-2008, 11:15 AM   #1
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Default With basement temps dropping

With basement temps dropping it seems I should concentrate more on malty beers since the high fermentation temp brews all seem to like more hops.


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Unless I'm brewing weizen or Belgian styles, I ferment everything between 62-64F. With basement temps dropping, it is easy for me to stay in that range now. I usually keep the fermenter in a tub of water. If the fermentation temps get too high, I add frozen water bottles. If the temps get to low, I add hot water...
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Unless I'm brewing weizen or Belgian styles, I ferment everything between 62-64F. With basement temps dropping, it is easy for me to stay in that range now. I usually keep the fermenter in a tub of water. If the fermentation temps get too high, I add frozen water bottles. If the temps get to low, I add hot water...
Yeah, me too! I ferment my IPAs with WLP001, usually, and I like them at 64 degrees or so. All of my American and English style ales are femented at 62-65, though. I want them at the cool end of their fermenting range.

At this time of year, my basement is a nice steady 50 degrees, so it's perfect for starting lagers! Next up is Maibock- now THATS a malty beer!


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