jeffcosgrove
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I made Jamil's Belgian Golden Strong Ale from Brewing Classic Styles. I pitched Wyeast 1388 at 64 F and raised the temperature to 82 F over 7 days. I am planning on letting this sit in the primary for at least 3 weeks and I'm wondering if I should let it stay at 82 F for that time or let it fall to ambient in my basement (66 F) before I cold condition it. In Brew Like a Monk it says they go right to 27 F after primary fermentation is complete.
It isn't finished yet, my OG was 1.072 and I am at 1.011 right now and still have some krausen.
I'm worried about letting it sit that warm for a couple weeks, but I would think the yeast are happier finishing and then cleaning up at this temperature rather than dropping down to 66 F. What are your recommendations?
It isn't finished yet, my OG was 1.072 and I am at 1.011 right now and still have some krausen.
I'm worried about letting it sit that warm for a couple weeks, but I would think the yeast are happier finishing and then cleaning up at this temperature rather than dropping down to 66 F. What are your recommendations?