Fermentation temp question

[kylelarson]

So I have a 5 gallon IPA batch in my closet which is at a pretty steady 68 - 70 degrees. I do have my fermenting bucket in a larger bucket of water to help maintain a steady temp. My question is, is the temperature too high or is it ok? From what I gather fermenting temp and room temp are different.

 

[helibrewer]

What is the temp of the water bath? You are correct, ambient temp is different from ferm temp by as much as 10 degrees...your water bath should help

 

[kylelarson]

Water bath is roughly 63 degrees

 

[helibrewer]

You should be fine then. How far along is fermentation? If the water bath temp starts climbing too high (above 68) just use ice to keep it in check.

 

[kylelarson]

Fermentation is basically done, it's been almost two weeks now. Plan on leaving it for another week then racking and dry hopping for another week. Haven't taken a gravity reading yet tho and I'm still getting about two bubbles a minute so I might leave it a little longer in the primary

 

[SterlingHopper]

At this point, I recommend taking the fermentor out of the bath and allowing it warm up. This will keep the yeast active a little bit longer, helping fully-attenuate your beer. Since primary fermentation is nearly complete, there will be virtually no flavor contributed by yeast activity at this point.