is it too cold??

[termite760]

I've finally bottled my first batch. My problem is that my shop isn't getting above 62 to 64 during the day. I have no place in the house to store the bottles and besides, the house isn't much warmer. Rarely 70 degrees this time of the year. How is this going to effect by brew? will I need to leave it longer in the bottle?? 6 to 8 weeks?? I have the bottles stacked in milk crates at this point. Any ideas how to create a small space to get it warmed up??

BTW, thanks to all for your help/ideas.

 

[sudsmcgee]

Next to the furnace or heat register could work.

 

[drhookmec]

will I need to leave it longer in the bottle?? 6 to 8 weeks?? I have the bottles stacked in milk crates at this point. Any ideas how to create a small space to get it warmed up??

BTW, thanks to all for your help/ideas.

Yes, Bottle conditioning will take longer.
What you can try though is keeping the bottles covered with a blanket
and if possible keep them next to a heat source vent/register ETC.

This should help speed up the process.

 

[TyTanium]

You can get a small space heater at Home Depot for $15. Or an incandescent light bulb with some makeshift insulation.

 

[KIAKillerXJ]

I put a little heater in a hall closet with all my bottles.