Hey all, I've brewed my first lager this Friday and threw it into the fridge after chilling to about 98F. After waiting about 8 hours I pitched a 3 liter starter of WY2124. The thermometer I put in the fridge read 62-64F at that time. The problem is that it's now 24 hours later and the temperature is still reading at 62F. I thought it would have cooled a bit more by now as I had the thermometer in the fridge for a week prior and was able to keep it steady at 50F.
I've got the temperature dial set to the coldest setting but it doesn't look to be dropping the temp any. The beer is bubbling away but I am worried about ruining it at this high a temp. Should I try freezing some water bottles or try waiting it out a bit longer? Also, I've pitched this about 24 hrs ago and it's been pretty much steady at 62F in the fridge. I'm wondering how much time I still have to maybe save this beer before the ester production gets out of hand.
I've got the temperature dial set to the coldest setting but it doesn't look to be dropping the temp any. The beer is bubbling away but I am worried about ruining it at this high a temp. Should I try freezing some water bottles or try waiting it out a bit longer? Also, I've pitched this about 24 hrs ago and it's been pretty much steady at 62F in the fridge. I'm wondering how much time I still have to maybe save this beer before the ester production gets out of hand.