R Rolodex916 Member Joined Aug 13, 2011 Messages 22 Reaction score 1 Location North Highlands Aug 18, 2011 #1 Generally from what Ive been told you want to ferment cider between 60 and 75 but closer to 60. Im using EC-1118 champaine yeast. can it be fermented at a cooler temp? say around 55 degrees?
Generally from what Ive been told you want to ferment cider between 60 and 75 but closer to 60. Im using EC-1118 champaine yeast. can it be fermented at a cooler temp? say around 55 degrees?
SilverKing Well-Known Member Joined Aug 4, 2008 Messages 196 Reaction score 1 Location Tampa, Fl Aug 18, 2011 #2 It all depends on the yeast, determine the range the yeast can operate in and stick to that. EC-1118's range is gigantic, but optimal is between 59-77. You can probably ferment at 55, it will just move slowly.
It all depends on the yeast, determine the range the yeast can operate in and stick to that. EC-1118's range is gigantic, but optimal is between 59-77. You can probably ferment at 55, it will just move slowly.
OP OP R Rolodex916 Member Joined Aug 13, 2011 Messages 22 Reaction score 1 Location North Highlands Aug 19, 2011 #3 thank you