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moving lambic out of temp control

Discussion in 'Lambic & Wild Brewing' started by twigboy2000, Feb 3, 2011.

 

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    twigboy2000

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Feb 3, 2011
    So I started a batch of lambic this past weekend using one of the SCY bugfarms. It looks like the sacch strains have blown through and the krausen is falling off.

    I currently have it sitting in the fermentation freezer on temp control at 62F. I wanted to get opinions on when to move it to ambient. It's currently in the low 50's in my beer room in the garage.

    Thanks,
    -chuck
     
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    Clonefarmer

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Feb 3, 2011
    Everything I have read suggests letting the Lambic endure the typical temp swings of a cellar. I have had an Oud Bruin at cellar temp for over 1 1/2 years. The temp swings about 15-20 degrees throughout the year.

    Edit: To answer your question. You can move it to wherever you plan on letting it age. AFAIK any esters created from a warm ferment should be consumed during the long secondary fermentation process by bacteria and wild yeast.
     
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    Hoosier

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Feb 3, 2011
    Once the sacc is through you can move it. A little warmer would be better but the bugs will still do their thing in the 50's it will just be a little slower. I keep mine between 60-70 but I have the room in the 'ol closet for them.
     
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