Hey guys, don't have a setup yet for a fridge that I can lager or really control temps in so here is my dilema. During the winter time here in CA my themostat keeps the house at a nice 68-70, and it stays about 62* in my closet where I keep my fermenter. Great conditions for most ales and everything I have made this winter has turned out great!
Now summer is coming, its mostly in the 90+ range with 100+ days not infrequent. Inside house temp I try to keep around 80 or less, not sure what my closet temp will be as this is my first summer brewing. Assuming its about 6-8* cooler than thermostat temp like it is now that would put it around 72-74*, too warm for most ales without funny flavors.
Here is the real question, are there any styles or yeasts which are meant to ferment at those type of temps or warmer? I would be very willing to try out different stuff. I am relatively new and this is a great hobby I'm going to stick with, my engineering/technical background fits right in with this kind of stuff! Been doing mostly extract so far but want to step up to BIAB or partial mash in the next batch or two. Thanks a ton!
Now summer is coming, its mostly in the 90+ range with 100+ days not infrequent. Inside house temp I try to keep around 80 or less, not sure what my closet temp will be as this is my first summer brewing. Assuming its about 6-8* cooler than thermostat temp like it is now that would put it around 72-74*, too warm for most ales without funny flavors.
Here is the real question, are there any styles or yeasts which are meant to ferment at those type of temps or warmer? I would be very willing to try out different stuff. I am relatively new and this is a great hobby I'm going to stick with, my engineering/technical background fits right in with this kind of stuff! Been doing mostly extract so far but want to step up to BIAB or partial mash in the next batch or two. Thanks a ton!