brewing temperature for coopers stout

[thomas353]

can someone confirm the best brewing steady temp for stout, i have seen a range from 15c to 27c. i know this is a laymans question, im only just back brewing again and have started from basics. thanks

 

[allanmorgan]

For the mash or fermentation? I'm sure it depends on the recipe, but you should be looking closer to 68c for the mash.

 

[thomas353]

fermentation

 

[allanmorgan]

Again, it may vary between recipes, but 17c is a good spot.

 

[thomas353]

thanks a lot

 

[allanmorgan]

My pleasure! A continual learning process for sure.

 

[IslandLizard]

The ideal fermentation temperature depends on the yeast. The yeast manufacturer usually lists an optimal temperature range for each of their yeasts. For example, 18-22°C. Does your yeast specify a range? 17°C is a bit on the cold side for most ale yeasts. 19°C is a good starting temp for many ale yeasts.

The higher the fermentation temperature the faster it will ferment. But higher temps also create more fermentation byproducts and off flavors that are usually undesirable in the final beer.

Fermenting toward the lower side of her range keeps your beer tasting cleaner. When the fermentation is almost over, when the foamy krausen on top starts to collapse, you can slowly warm it up a few degrees, to help finish out and cleanup some of the byproducts (like diacetyl, the smell and taste of artificial butter).

Try to maintain the fermentation temp as constant as you can. Many of us use some form of temperature control, there's a wide variety of methods.

 

[brandonlovesbeer]

Or as Bob Ross said , There are no mistakes. Just happy accidents.”

 

[IslandLizard]

Or as Bob Ross said , There are no mistakes. Just happy accidents.”

Well, it's really hard to paint over fusel alcohols.

 

[thomas353]

Or as Bob Ross said , There are no mistakes. Just happy accidents.”

who needs a bottle brush