Changing fermentation temp

[zurcj20]

I have a pale ale fermenting at 68*-70* with wlp001. Is it ok to let the temp fall, to say 60, after active fermentation is complete and it is just conditioning?

 

[pompeiisneaks]

It seems I remember hearing that it basically will make the yeast a bit more sluggish and will take them a bit longer to clean up after themselves, so you'll do better to keep them within the "ale" temperature range, maybe mid 60's 64-66 range?

But I may be mistaken.

~Phil

 

[david_42]

No problem, it just takes longer to condition, but if you leave it for 2 weeks post-ferment, that should do it.