BaconManic
Active Member
I know the general rule is relax and have a homebrew, but I just want someone to hopefully put my mind to rest.
I had bottled some beer about two weeks ago, now on week 3, and a few days ago it got really warm out. We had our windows open, but the thremostat said the house got up to 87!! I usually just keep my beer in my upstairs office while it ferments and conditions/carbs. I am now worried that after being in that heat for around 6 hours is going to ruin the brew!
Once I thought about it I grabbed all my beer and moved it to the basement, where it was much cooler. I am not sure how much cooler, but I would imagine under 70.
So I guess there are two concerns here. Will the beer have problems that it got that warm in the house? Will the temp change from high-80s to high-60s cause a problem? Also I had just bottle another beer (Firecracker red ale) a few days ago. Will this one be ok too?
Am I just over reacting? I need this beer to turn out so I have something good to drink again!
Sorry to seem like such a noob!
I had bottled some beer about two weeks ago, now on week 3, and a few days ago it got really warm out. We had our windows open, but the thremostat said the house got up to 87!! I usually just keep my beer in my upstairs office while it ferments and conditions/carbs. I am now worried that after being in that heat for around 6 hours is going to ruin the brew!
Once I thought about it I grabbed all my beer and moved it to the basement, where it was much cooler. I am not sure how much cooler, but I would imagine under 70.
So I guess there are two concerns here. Will the beer have problems that it got that warm in the house? Will the temp change from high-80s to high-60s cause a problem? Also I had just bottle another beer (Firecracker red ale) a few days ago. Will this one be ok too?
Am I just over reacting? I need this beer to turn out so I have something good to drink again!
Sorry to seem like such a noob!