conditioning in the cold...

[aekdbbop]

Well, i kegged a batch after 3 weeks.. and put it directly into my keggerator to carb... how much will the cold affect the conditioning process.. and in the future, should i set it out to condition at room temp instead?

 

[Waboom!!]

How about telling us the temp!??

 

[aekdbbop]

ha sorry.. its an ale in 38-42degrees

 

[Castle Meadow Brewery]

After I pressurize my kegs (20 psi, agitated for 15 min. @ room temp) they go right into the fridge. I figure that gas dissolves more quickly and at higher volumes in liquids at colder temps. Being an impatient bastard I'm usually into the kegs 24-48 hrs later. 2-3 weeks later though I'm kicking myself cause it tastes that much better. In my readings it seems a lot of ales peak at 1-3 months, but like I said I'm happy in 2 weeks.

 

[aekdbbop]

thats basically all i needed to know, it your beer conditions slower in cold or if it is the same.. but sounds like i dont have anything to worry about...

 

[david_42]

Slower, much slower.