Storing temp for Ales

[UnkleKunkle]

I keep my primary fermenter and carboy in my dining room when in use. The temp stays around 70 F. Everything I read says 68 F. Is that two degree difference really a big deal?

Thank You

 

[samc]

In the heat of fermentation your wort will be hotter than 70F ambient room temp. When I started I made beer that way and it was fine. However now that I control temps the beer is far better. So two degrees is really 10 or so, in this case.

 

[avidhomebrewer]

You're fine. I ferment in my basement that has an ambient temp around 65 or so year round with no issues.

 

[midfielder5]

I'd recommend some temp control bc the yeast increase the temperatures while they are working. It is easy/ cheap: rubbermaid container that fits my bucket, water and swapping out frozen bottles in the morning. Now it is at 64-66 degrees. After two weeks I stop with the bottles and don't worry, since they likely are done working.

 

[UnkleKunkle]

ya the room stays right round seventy and my temp gauge on the bucket says 70-72. its never caused a problem before but i was wondering if it is going to change the flavor profile or just not ferment properly.