I don't know what to do!

[oceanselv]

By the way, the fermentation temp has been sitting between 62-64f. I know that's a tad low, but it's the best I can do in the house without getting extra equipment which I know will help put my new hobby to an abrupt end (ie. the Missus).

My laundry room is relatively small. When I close the door the temperature in the laundry room is often warmer than the rest of the house, especially when the dryer is running. Could this be a potential method for you raise your future fermentation temps?

 

[mhochman]

Don't worry about it, the yeasties know what they are doing, they know how to carbonate your beer, and when to fall out.

MOST of us just bottle and walk away for 3 weeks....We figure they've been doing it much longer than we have. Plus you will be less anxious that way.

Sounds good. Trust the yeast. I can do that. I still plan to shake them slightly next weekend, as you suggested above. Thanks.

 

[mhochman]

My laundry room is relatively small. When I close the door the temperature in the laundry room is often warmer than the rest of the house, especially when the dryer is running. Could this be a potential method for you raise your future fermentation temps?

That's exactly what I have planned. I keep the upstairs temp around 70 and it's getting around 73 with the door closed. Problem is, the space where I can put the beer (I've already moved the vacuum out) is limited and I have room for the conditioning bottles but then no room for the fermenter. And clearly I want to have bottles conditioning while another batch is fermenting. Seems too soon in my new hobby to add on to the house.

 

[mhochman]

Update here:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/holy-crap-i-made-beer-157663/