First Newbie Question

[chaggerty]

Hello All,

Ok first question, I have read a number of threads but I have more of a specific question, I am brewing a wheat ale (hefenweiser type clone). Just finished it last night, what temperature should I have it at in the initial fermentation.

Conditions:

Fermentation Bucket with stick on temperature monitor (super high tech)
I live in a condo, and the northern hemisphere so it's Summer right now and my place is warm.
Using Munich yeast

I have a bucket that I can use as a cooling vessel.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[RedGlass]

What yeast are you using?

 

[ReverseApacheMaster]

I presume he means the munich wheat ale yeast. It is pretty "clean" as far as wheat yeast go -- so not much clove or banana -- like you would with actual hefe type yeast.

Aim to ferment under 70 if at all possible. You'll end up with a good wheat beer without off flavors.

If you keep your temp indoors above 70, then put your fermenter in a bucket of water and put it under a fan and/or add ice or frozen water bottles. That should keep it below 70 or right at 70.

 

[chaggerty]

Danstar MUNICH Brewing Yeast

 

[chaggerty]

Thanks!

I have added the water and the fan and it seems to be down to about 70 degrees. I placed some water bottles in the freezer to freeze.

My worry is over night it might have been 6 - 10 degrees too warm is that going to be an issue?

Sorry still learning..

 

[strat_thru_marshall]

I like to ferment my hefes at about 65 degrees F. Seems to give a good balance without being a banana bomb.

 

[Frank99]

I assume the Danstar website will have a recommended fermentation temp range for this strain.