Temperature for S-05? Need help.

[BassBeer]

I just pitched a pack of S-05 into my 1.060 IPA about an hour ago and need a some advice.

I can either ferment in the house which is around 68 degrees (fluctuates a little), or in the basement which stays right at 60. I've read that S-05 can produce a peachy ester at it's low end, which I'd like to avoid. But I'm also concerned that 68 ambient will get too hot during peak fermentation and produce other esters and fusels (which I definitely don't want).Which do you think would produce a cleaner brew and what would you do if you had to choose? Thanks in advance!

 

[beeber]

Go with the 68. You won't be disappointed. It will be squeaky clean.

 

[LAbrewer]

The basement would be great for a couple days because the ferment temp will be 5+ degrees hotter. After blow off or 2-3 days bring it inside. My house is 67 in the day and 70 at night and my last batch was 78 degrees the first day.

 

[BassBeer]

I decided to go with the basement at 60 to avoid any hot characteristics. Also wrapped the bucket in 2 blankets to help insulate it and bring the temp up a little. I'll report back in a couple weeks!

 

[beergolf]

My basement in the winter is 58-60 and it works great with US-05.

Basement is a good call.

 

[Satisfaction]

I decided to go with the basement at 60 to avoid any hot characteristics. Also wrapped the bucket in 2 blankets to help insulate it and bring the temp up a little. I'll report back in a couple weeks!

US-05 throws some nice fruity flavors at 60F.. not a bad choice for an IPA.

 

[Stephonovich]

S-05 is a pretty easy going strain. I use it, or S-04 if appropriate, for most of my beers that I don't think need any special characteristics from yeast. Pretty much any temperature will make it happy.

 

[snaps10]

I like to start 05 at low 60's then move it up to high 60's even 70 after two days or so.

 

[msa8967]

I have read that during the first few days of primary fermentation that the beer temperature in the fermentor can be 3-5 degrees F warmer than the surrounding ambient temperature.

 

[snaps10]

Absolutely can be. I refer to ambient temps as I use Chico strains for probably 70% of my brews. Makes it much easier for me.

You'll hear people talk about beer fermenting 10 degrees plus higher than ambient, that's not what we are going to experience on small scale brewing. 30bbl fermenters hold a lot more heat than our little guys.