B billk911 Well-Known Member Joined Jan 19, 2009 Messages 100 Reaction score 0 Location Wisconsin Jan 20, 2009 #1 I have begun to ferment my first batch and my temp si running about 66 degrees. The directions call for 68 to 72 degrees. Is this going to be a problem or will it just take longer to ferment?
I have begun to ferment my first batch and my temp si running about 66 degrees. The directions call for 68 to 72 degrees. Is this going to be a problem or will it just take longer to ferment?
A alpo Well-Known Member Joined Nov 22, 2008 Messages 356 Reaction score 10 Location Austin, TX Jan 20, 2009 #2 66 is good. Kit instructions always recommend a temp that is too high.
Mirage Well-Known Member Joined Aug 4, 2008 Messages 612 Reaction score 3 Location Gales Ferry, CT Jan 20, 2009 #3 +1 just make sure to let it ferment for at least 3 weeks before bottling. Directions suck with that as well.
+1 just make sure to let it ferment for at least 3 weeks before bottling. Directions suck with that as well.
DrinksWellWithOthers Well-Known Member Joined May 29, 2008 Messages 1,051 Reaction score 31 Location MA Jan 20, 2009 #4 Is 66 the temp of the fermenter or the ambient temp?
OP OP B billk911 Well-Known Member Joined Jan 19, 2009 Messages 100 Reaction score 0 Location Wisconsin Jan 20, 2009 #5 It is the temp of the thermometer on the outside of the bucket. i would think the temp inside would be a couple degrees higher.
It is the temp of the thermometer on the outside of the bucket. i would think the temp inside would be a couple degrees higher.