Holding wort

[toddfore]

I've got a window to make a batch of beer Mon. but the yeast won't here till Tues. Can I hold the wort in a fermenter for that long? If yes, how long can you go? Thanks.

Todd

 

[agrazela]

If your sanitation is good then 2 or 3 days should be fine. I do that often.

 

[bobeer]

yup, you're good. Like agrazela said, just follow normal sanitation procedures and you'll be fine.

 

[lumpher]

I live in Texas, and my ground water is too warm to get my wort down to pitching temps by itself. I routinely chill it to 85 to 90, put it in my ferm chamber overnight, and finish chilling it down to 62, then pitch the next day. It's a common practice down here to brew today and pitch the yeast after an overnight cool down. In short, yes, you'll be good overnight.