Bottling temp

[wgonfan]

So I bottled my first batch today. The recipe kit I used says to store the bottles at 60 - 70 degrees, but the yeast I used recommends fermentation at 65-72. I use the same fridge for my fermenter & bottles. Do I store the bottles at what the recipe recommended or at yeast strian fermentation temps? The fridge I was planning on storing my bottles in is also doing double duty to keep my fermenter cool. I keep the ambient temp in there right at 60. The ambient temp in my house varies between 66 - 73. Where should I store my bottles?

 

[McGarnigle]

If it's a choice between 60 and 66-73 I'd go with the latter. 60 is a little low for carbonation and it will take a while.

I've never worried about the recommended yeast temps when it comes to bottling. I try to stay around high 60s.

 

[kasky99]

Once the beer is done fermenting I usually don't worry about keeping an exact temp for them. I mean I don't let them freeze or bake or anything, but 70ish is usually just fine.

 

[rl1373]

The fermentation process is complete at the point of bottling (except for the small amount of sugar added at bottling). I think the yeast temperature is going to be more relevant during fermentation then at bottling. I would keep it above the lowest temp listed on the yeast while bottling.

 

[Challenger440]

70 Degrees for 3 weeks id the standard recomendation. Lower temps would just take longer. I have read about someone saying higher bottle condition temps leading to off flavors, but I havn't had any problems letting the bottles sometimes get to the upper 70s

 

[beerman0001]

Store them as close to 70 as you can. Yes the yeast says to ferment at 65 but you are not fermenting you are carbonating.