mhot55
Well-Known Member
I currently have a few too many batches for my chest freezer and the basement is getting a little too hot (70-75*). Aside from alternative measures to keep the primary/secondary cooler (wet towel/fan, etc) would it be OK to take a batch out of the chest freezer that's been regulated to 63-65* seemingly after fermentation or at least 3/4 of the way fermented (basically after 8-12 days in primary) and put a new batch in to ferment.
I understand the higher temp's usually lead to off flavors in most ales (fusel alcohols, etc). However, fermentation will be nearly finished if not done completely and is just conditioning. i would rather condition at cooler temps, but would 5-7 days in the secondary at 65-75* (depending on room temp) be an issue?
SO, after that convoluted mess, would conditioning in secondary at higher temp's be detrimental, or would all be OK because fermentation should be finished after 8-12 days?
I understand the higher temp's usually lead to off flavors in most ales (fusel alcohols, etc). However, fermentation will be nearly finished if not done completely and is just conditioning. i would rather condition at cooler temps, but would 5-7 days in the secondary at 65-75* (depending on room temp) be an issue?
SO, after that convoluted mess, would conditioning in secondary at higher temp's be detrimental, or would all be OK because fermentation should be finished after 8-12 days?