My fermenter has been in a tub of water for 10 days I would like to take it out so I can add another fermenter. Will a rise in temperture hurt my beer at this point? It is an AHS Cream Ale.
Ferment Temperture Question
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Once the main fermentation is complete, you shouldn't have to worry too much about a rise in temperature. A cooldown could be a problem by potentially causing the yeast to flocculate before fully cleaning up after itself, but warming at this stage shouldn't create undesirable flavors and may actually give the yeast a kick in the pants to speed up the cleaning (though I haven't heard this sort of thing recommended except in lagers - known as a "D rest").
