Doc Robinson
Well-Known Member
I have a Chest Freezer + Ranco Controller + Thermowell. I keep all my ale fermentations at 66 degrees. I keep my ales in the primary for 3-4 weeks*.
My question: Once the "attenuative" stage is complete (typically 3-5 days for me...when the ferocity of the fermentation has substantially slowed down), is the temperature as critical? I would like to move my carboys out of the freezer to make room for the next ferment, but the closet I would keep them in for the 2-3 week "conditioning" stage may fluctuate between 65 & 72.
My question: Once the "attenuative" stage is complete (typically 3-5 days for me...when the ferocity of the fermentation has substantially slowed down), is the temperature as critical? I would like to move my carboys out of the freezer to make room for the next ferment, but the closet I would keep them in for the 2-3 week "conditioning" stage may fluctuate between 65 & 72.