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Pumpkin beer krausen looking normal?

Discussion in 'Beginners Beer Brewing Forum' started by ZenDrinking, Sep 29, 2014.

 

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    ZenDrinking

    Member

    Posted Sep 29, 2014
    I brewed a pumpkin beer night. It's been rather unseasonably hot the past week and fermentation began very quickly. The temp of the fermenter when I checked this morning was about 76. I moved the fermenter into a swamp cooler and I have it down to 69 now. Does the krausen look normal? It looks a little more foamy than my last batch.

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    mkyl428

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    Posted Sep 29, 2014
    It's fine
     
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    myndflyte

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Sep 29, 2014
    The higher temps just means a more vigorous fermentation hence the more foam. 76 is getting pretty high though so at least you brought it down.
     
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    Stauffbier

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Sep 29, 2014
    It looks normal. Since it got so hot you may want to give it a little extra time on the yeast to clean up a little.
     
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    ZenDrinking

    Member

    Posted Sep 29, 2014
    Cool thanks for the replies. What's the range I should shoot for with ales? 60-70?
     
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    Stauffbier

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    Posted Oct 1, 2014
    I ferment most of my ales between 62-65F depending on the yeast strain..
     
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