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I used Safale S-04 for the hard cider I'm brewing.
I noticed Fermentis says the ideal temperature range for fermentation is 59F - 75F.
When I initially pitched the yeast, the temperature of the wort was about 63F. A week later, it's a bit colder outside and since my primary is in the garage, the stick on temp gauge reads about 54-56F. There is still activity in the airlock, so I'm assuming fermentation is still going on.
I'm just wondering how low S-04 can ferment at. Will fermenting below the suggest temperature range produce any undesirable flavors?
I noticed Fermentis says the ideal temperature range for fermentation is 59F - 75F.
When I initially pitched the yeast, the temperature of the wort was about 63F. A week later, it's a bit colder outside and since my primary is in the garage, the stick on temp gauge reads about 54-56F. There is still activity in the airlock, so I'm assuming fermentation is still going on.
I'm just wondering how low S-04 can ferment at. Will fermenting below the suggest temperature range produce any undesirable flavors?