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I brewed a porter this weekend end, pitched a 1Liter starter of 1056. I normally use this yeast and keep my temps around 62 deg. Since it is summer, I put fermenter in water bath and trying to keep the temps down. I am keeping the temps around 68 deg. (was out of town and slacked on the ice). It is fermenting good but not going crazy. Nice steady activity.
Question- any worries about fusel alcohol at that temp?
 
I wouldn't think you have to worry at 68. That's a good temperature for most ale yeasts. According to the Wyeast website, the range for 1056 is 60-72. If you're used to fermenting this strain at around 62, the flavors may be a little different from what you expect, but I wouldn't worry too much about the harsh fusels.
 
68 is an excellent temperature for 1056. Many brewers choose this as the target temperature for that strain and in my experiences, it's a very clean fermenter as long as you don't get up into the 70's. I think you'll be just fine.

I usually start at 62 and slowly ramp up to 68 over the course of 5 days or so, just to give you an idea of my preference with this strain. Have no fear, it'll be great.
 
nefarious_1_ said:
68 is an excellent temperature for 1056. Many brewers choose this as the target temperature for that strain and in my experiences, it's a very clean fermenter as long as you don't get up into the 70's. I think you'll be just fine.
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I'm one of those guys. 1056 is great at 67-68*, very clean with just a touch of fruity esters. I too pitch and begin fermenting with 1056 @ the low end (63-64*), allowing it to rise to 68* @ high krausen. Good stuff, that 1056.
 

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