Bottle conditioning temperature too low?

[asalisbury]

I just placed my first lager into fermentation, which is within a chest freezer with a Johnson Controls thermostat. I have a bunch of one-week bottle conditioned IIPAs in there and while I have confirmed that they are sufficiently carbonated, I wanted to let the flavors meld/smoothen out for a couple months. Since the lager is going to be fermenting in the 45-50 degree F range, I wanted to make sure the bottles will cellar there at those low temps. I am not worried about yeast activity slowing down insofar as carbonation is concerned but I am not aware of yeast's role in aging for taste. Will this be a problem? Or will it just take a longer period of time for the magic to happen? It is too hot here for me to store the bottles anywhere else!

PS - I am new here. First post! I live in Florida and started brewing pretty recently, although I have caught the "bug" and have been reading & researching voraciously. Looking forward to becoming more active in this community.

 

[bottlebomber]

So you are taking about storing your bottled, carbed IPA at 45-50 degrees? Absolutely, yes. I usually give my IPAs 3 weeks to carb, and then they all go into the fridge at 38. Best to keep it cold and fresh.

 

[el_horno]

I just placed my first lager into fermentation, which is within a chest freezer with a Johnson Controls thermostat. I have a bunch of one-week bottle conditioned IIPAs in there and while I have confirmed that they are sufficiently carbonated, I wanted to let the flavors meld/smoothen out for a couple months. Since the lager is going to be fermenting in the 45-50 degree F range, I wanted to make sure the bottles will cellar there at those low temps. I am not worried about yeast activity slowing down insofar as carbonation is concerned but I am not aware of yeast's role in aging for taste. Will this be a problem? Or will it just take a longer period of time for the magic to happen? It is too hot here for me to store the bottles anywhere else!

PS - I am new here. First post! I live in Florida and started brewing pretty recently, although I have caught the "bug" and have been reading & researching voraciously. Looking forward to becoming more active in this community.

Welcome to the addiction!!

 

[asalisbury]

Thanks for the reassurance and the kind welcome!

 

[unionrdr]

I give my IPA 4 weeks at room temp,70F preferred. then 2 weeks fridge tome for thicker head & longer lasting carbonation. That sweet,creamy head on an IPA can be a wonder...