Mike-H
Well-Known Member
Ok, Just when I think I have a system down I find out i'm wrong..... So far this is my process for Ale's and Lagers....
Ales
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primary for 1-2 weeks, sometimes I use a hydro, sometimes I just give it 2 weeks untill its pretty well settled. Then I secondary for another 2-3 weeks, then I keg and put in my COLD chest freezer (32 degrees).
Question: Should I NOT be aging in such a cold environment? I have read a few posts that say you age faster in warmer environments.
Lagers
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Primary @ 53 degrees until the krausen has mostly fallen, then I warm up to 65-70 degrees for the diacytl rest. Following this I secondary at 53 degrees and then put it in my COLD chest freezer (32 degrees)...
Question: What temp should I secondary at? What temp should I condition at?
Ales
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primary for 1-2 weeks, sometimes I use a hydro, sometimes I just give it 2 weeks untill its pretty well settled. Then I secondary for another 2-3 weeks, then I keg and put in my COLD chest freezer (32 degrees).
Question: Should I NOT be aging in such a cold environment? I have read a few posts that say you age faster in warmer environments.
Lagers
==========
Primary @ 53 degrees until the krausen has mostly fallen, then I warm up to 65-70 degrees for the diacytl rest. Following this I secondary at 53 degrees and then put it in my COLD chest freezer (32 degrees)...
Question: What temp should I secondary at? What temp should I condition at?