S Spikemead Well-Known Member Joined Nov 9, 2012 Messages 55 Reaction score 0 Nov 27, 2012 #1 Silly question Should it be taken when the wort is ready to take yeast eg at 22c ish or is it ok to take before its get down to temp?
Silly question Should it be taken when the wort is ready to take yeast eg at 22c ish or is it ok to take before its get down to temp?
Yooper Ale's What Cures You! Staff member Admin Mod HBT Supporter Joined Jun 4, 2006 Messages 75,125 Reaction score 13,276 Location UP/Snowbird in Florida Nov 27, 2012 #2 22C is on the warm side, but that would be ok. Most hydrometers are calibrated for 15.6C. I normally add the yeast at about 18C, which is a much better fermentation temperature and gives the best tasting beer.
22C is on the warm side, but that would be ok. Most hydrometers are calibrated for 15.6C. I normally add the yeast at about 18C, which is a much better fermentation temperature and gives the best tasting beer.
OP OP S Spikemead Well-Known Member Joined Nov 9, 2012 Messages 55 Reaction score 0 Nov 27, 2012 #3 Cheers I'm just splitting my wort into 2 demijohns so wanted to make sure first So I will take 2 ogs just in case
Cheers I'm just splitting my wort into 2 demijohns so wanted to make sure first So I will take 2 ogs just in case