P polk121 Member Joined Nov 13, 2008 Messages 23 Reaction score 0 Location Iowa Jun 28, 2009 #1 Wanting to start my first brew and was going to let it ferment in my basement. The temp is fine but fairly humid was wondering if that matters. Thanks
Wanting to start my first brew and was going to let it ferment in my basement. The temp is fine but fairly humid was wondering if that matters. Thanks
Yooper Ale's What Cures You! Staff member Admin Mod HBT Supporter Joined Jun 4, 2006 Messages 75,115 Reaction score 13,266 Location UP/Snowbird in Florida Jun 28, 2009 #2 No, just sanitize everything and keep the airlock on it, especially if you have a mold problem along with the humidity.
No, just sanitize everything and keep the airlock on it, especially if you have a mold problem along with the humidity.
RogerMcAllen Well-Known Member Joined Apr 10, 2009 Messages 619 Reaction score 10 Location NW Suburbs, IL Jun 28, 2009 #3 Nope, that's what the airlock is for, ferment away.
menschmaschine Well-Known Member Joined Jun 6, 2007 Messages 3,259 Reaction score 53 Location Delaware Jun 28, 2009 #4 In and of itself, no... it doesn't matter. Just be extra careful about contamination. Humid environments are conducive to mold growth, so there could be more mold spores in the air down there than in your living space.
In and of itself, no... it doesn't matter. Just be extra careful about contamination. Humid environments are conducive to mold growth, so there could be more mold spores in the air down there than in your living space.