bretrichter
Member
Ok, so I started brewing again,
Got a 2 gallon Mr. Beer Mexican beer refile ( as a gift ), and brewed it.
I used a digital thermoforming to record temp daily. I placed a towel down, then the bucket on top of it, with the thermometer under neath the bucket. temp readings for 2 weeks are below:
2 weeks
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Lowest: 70*F
Highest: 74*F
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( please note yeast instructions say 68-76*F, but that is inside the fermenter, these readings were from under the bucket )
Today I bottled it, and used the hydrometer, which stated it was done. I did a sample taste and smell. It had a fruity smell and taste to it. Im assuming this is a Temp Issue, or the beer just needed some more time.
I was planning on brewing a 7 gallon batch, but that has stopped till i solve the problem.
So here is my issue:
I have two rooms that stay at constant temps. Room #1 is the one I brewed the Mr. beer in. Im afraid with a 7 gallon batch might get a lot warmer than the 2 gallon batch.
Or
Room #2, the basement, which stays a constant temp in the low 60*F.
Suggestions?
Got a 2 gallon Mr. Beer Mexican beer refile ( as a gift ), and brewed it.
I used a digital thermoforming to record temp daily. I placed a towel down, then the bucket on top of it, with the thermometer under neath the bucket. temp readings for 2 weeks are below:
2 weeks
------------
Lowest: 70*F
Highest: 74*F
------------
( please note yeast instructions say 68-76*F, but that is inside the fermenter, these readings were from under the bucket )
Today I bottled it, and used the hydrometer, which stated it was done. I did a sample taste and smell. It had a fruity smell and taste to it. Im assuming this is a Temp Issue, or the beer just needed some more time.
I was planning on brewing a 7 gallon batch, but that has stopped till i solve the problem.
So here is my issue:
I have two rooms that stay at constant temps. Room #1 is the one I brewed the Mr. beer in. Im afraid with a 7 gallon batch might get a lot warmer than the 2 gallon batch.
Or
Room #2, the basement, which stays a constant temp in the low 60*F.
Suggestions?