Evilinfidel
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How goes it all, well I have tried for the 2nd time and failed for the 2nd time. The first time was just a total beginner error. but this next go around i followed the recipe to the T except 1 step. So I have a few questions for anyone that can assist. the recipe came from a book called "Brewing Made Easy" by Joe Fisher and Dennis Fisher. the recipe was called California Common and everything went very well except at bottling. I noticed at the end of the recipe it called for aging from 4 to 6 weeks at 55 degrees. I thought ohh man this is not going to work. I did not have a storage unit that can hold a consistent cold temperature. I found the coldest part of my basement and let it site for 5 weeks and my fears were realized. the color was great, it had a great head but the taste was sweet and it finished with a slight sour. my first question is probably VERY obvious but does the aging temperature matter? for my 2nd question, I am in the market for 2nd hand fridge but until i come up with one and the funds, are there any recipes out there that do not require cold bottle aging and for that matter were can I research reliable recipes ? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated