From what I've read most ales condition best around 70F. Well, doing brewing up here in Massachusetts during the winter my house never reaches 70F for any extended period of time. Mostly it fluctuates between 55 and 68, so as to save money on heating bills.
I'd like to condition my ales at appropriate and stable 70F, but my house is too cold. Has anyone else had this problem? I was considering constructing some kind of heated chest, but as I don't want to spend all of my money on heating costs, I also don't want to burn my house down!
Any ideas? Is it even that important?
I'd like to condition my ales at appropriate and stable 70F, but my house is too cold. Has anyone else had this problem? I was considering constructing some kind of heated chest, but as I don't want to spend all of my money on heating costs, I also don't want to burn my house down!
Any ideas? Is it even that important?