shattstar03
Well-Known Member
Hi,
I'm on my fourth batch, I'm brewing a Belgian Ale kit that I got from morebeer in Riverside, CA.
For my yeast, I'm using White Labs - Trappist Ale Yeast (WLP500). So when I pitched my room was ridiculously hot (I have no AC, unfortunately, so I'm miserable too and I also work out in the room, so it drives the temp higher). So when I pitched the yeast yesterday, I was at 70 degrees, however during the night my temperature rose to about 76-80 degrees on my carboy.
I know Belgian yeast are somewhat more adaptable to warmer temperatures but I thought my temp was too high (I don't want a ridiculous amount of bubble gum/banana flavors in my beer). So in response, I pulled out an old plastic container, put the carboy in there, filled it with ice water, then put a wet t-shirt on it, then used a fan to create a swamp-cooling effect.
Right now, my temperature is as at 64-68 degrees on my carboy, there is currently no yeast activity. What do you think? Is it too cold for this yeast strain? or should I let them do their thing in the current temp?
Thanks for helping a newbie guys!
I'm on my fourth batch, I'm brewing a Belgian Ale kit that I got from morebeer in Riverside, CA.
For my yeast, I'm using White Labs - Trappist Ale Yeast (WLP500). So when I pitched my room was ridiculously hot (I have no AC, unfortunately, so I'm miserable too and I also work out in the room, so it drives the temp higher). So when I pitched the yeast yesterday, I was at 70 degrees, however during the night my temperature rose to about 76-80 degrees on my carboy.
I know Belgian yeast are somewhat more adaptable to warmer temperatures but I thought my temp was too high (I don't want a ridiculous amount of bubble gum/banana flavors in my beer). So in response, I pulled out an old plastic container, put the carboy in there, filled it with ice water, then put a wet t-shirt on it, then used a fan to create a swamp-cooling effect.
Right now, my temperature is as at 64-68 degrees on my carboy, there is currently no yeast activity. What do you think? Is it too cold for this yeast strain? or should I let them do their thing in the current temp?
Thanks for helping a newbie guys!