Fermentation Temperature Too High

[Scott Kellen]

I made a Belgian Ale and noticed after my yeast was really doing its thing for about 24 hours that my room temperature went over 84 degrees. It must have been warm for about 8 hours or so. My yeast is not doing too much of anything now. Did I ruin it?

 

[ajm163]

depending on the yeast it may actually be a good thing allot of Belgians are fermented at high temps for more ester production. chances are its fine and will have some good Belgian flavor

 

[Rob2010SS]

+1 to what ^ he said

 

[KeizerBrewr]

Most Belgian yeasts enjoy the top end of their fermentation range. If you're able to get your room temperature back down 75-80°, that will help once the yeast kick off, fermentation is an exothermic reaction so the fermenter will rise in temperature on its own.