how cold can the primary get during fermentation?

Krisium · 04-25-2008, 03:47 AM

It gets really hot in my apartment and my beer has been fermenting (i think but no bubbles in airlock) and I did see it go as high as 77 and it's roughly been somewhere in the 70's throughout. I believe that is too warm so I put it in the fridge and it got it in th 50's so I took it out thinking that is probably too cold. So I was wondering which would be the best scenario for me? I know it's not perfect but I am going to work with that I can.

HOOTER · 04-25-2008, 03:53 AM

I know different ale yeasts have slightly different optimal temps but your looking to be right around 65-70 degrees. Exactly what type of yeast are you using?

**BeerSmith** · 04-25-2008, 05:59 AM

My recommendation is to pick the coolest place in your apartment you can find, then wrap the fermenter in wet towels and put a fan on it.

If you wet the towels a few times a day, you can cut 10-15 degrees off your room temperature in the fermenter.

Also - one of those stick on thermometer strips is a good investment if you are concerned.

Cheers!
Brad