Temperature Issue

[lawsonb]

My first batch of an amber ale is currently in the bottles and is at the halfway mark. I am unable to maintain an ambient temp of 65-70 and is more in the 62-63 range. Will this affect the carbonation process? Do I need to leave it in the bottles longer for proper carbonation?

 

[PDX_T]

It will still carb, but yes, it might take a couple more weeks.

 

[NTXBrauer]

It will still carb, but yes, it might take a couple more weeks.

^^^^This

Also, pop the top on one to check the progress to know for sure.

 

[Brewtah]

I put an electric blanket on mine. I keep my house cool. Great for fermenting, not good for bottle conditioning.

 

[unionrdr]

In cooler weather,I keep the mancave on the 1st floor cool for fermenting. But bottled beer goes in the MB,the warmest room in the house.

 

[lawsonb]

I put an electric blanket on mine. I keep my house cool. Great for fermenting, not good for bottle conditioning.

I was looking at a brew belt or something similar for fermenting. Do you put a barrier between the container and the blanket or is it in direct contact?