Air temp. still too high for 1728?

OneFeather · Sep 16, 2012

I brewed yesterday, and when we were completed the area we were going to ferment was about 68°. I do not know if it was a good idea or not, but I decided to wait in hopes things cool overnight. Unfortunately they have not, can I leave the wort sealed in the bucket for a couple day until the temp. gets down about 60° - 62°?

Suggestions?

Golddiggie · Sep 16, 2012

1728 has a range of 55-75F. If you want to ferment at lower temperatures, then you'll want to get a reading on the fermenting beer (ambient temp isn't the same). You can always set up a swamp cooler for the start, or until the ambient temp will keep the fermenting beer within the range you want. Either way, would NOT delay pitching the yeast.

djfriesen · Sep 16, 2012

Pitch ASAP. Your wort is a culture that bugs and/or wild yeasts will find incredibly appealing. As suggested, get a swamp cooler set up, and get that thing pitched.

OneFeather · Sep 16, 2012

Thanks. I broke the nutrient packet and should be able to pitch in a few hours.

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