I got my new Johnson Temperature Control. Got my new chest freeze (Costco rules). Did a 24 yeast starter, got it rollin' and the damn thing nearly blew up the yeast was partying so hard. Thank goodness for blowoff tubes. I nearly needed a gas mask to duck my head in the chest. The alcohol fumes were so strong, it made my eyes water.
Anyway, after a perfect 10-12 hours at 68° in the chest, my overnight dropped considerably. Woke up and it was 64° with FAR less activity. Maybe because the heat from the yeast activity "chilled out."
Did I kill my yeast with it just dropping 4°, or did so much work get done day one, it's mellowed out and started a normal chug?
I've been tweaking my Johnson (hehe) to get it right. So many people say set them at 65 for a 68° temp, but mine seems to work the opposite. I guess my chest, being brand new, chills super-fast. And with great effect.
I'm playing it safe right now and just locked it in at 68°. Seems to be doing the job (for now).
DID I KILL MY YEAST??
Help a newbie out, please, with all of your brew wisdow.
Brad
Anyway, after a perfect 10-12 hours at 68° in the chest, my overnight dropped considerably. Woke up and it was 64° with FAR less activity. Maybe because the heat from the yeast activity "chilled out."
Did I kill my yeast with it just dropping 4°, or did so much work get done day one, it's mellowed out and started a normal chug?
I've been tweaking my Johnson (hehe) to get it right. So many people say set them at 65 for a 68° temp, but mine seems to work the opposite. I guess my chest, being brand new, chills super-fast. And with great effect.
I'm playing it safe right now and just locked it in at 68°. Seems to be doing the job (for now).
DID I KILL MY YEAST??
Help a newbie out, please, with all of your brew wisdow.
Brad