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Using Safale US-05 at 60 F

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I cannot lager a beer (due to a lack of space) but I want to try to make a pilsner style ale by using Safale US-05‎ at the 60 F temperature range. Has anyone had success in doing this? What kind of results did you have?
I have taken SO5 down to 55F for fermentation of an Oktoberfest. The fermentation took several days, but finished at the expected attenuation and the resulting beer was very clean and lager-like.
 
Plenty of info on the forum here and threads on Ale temp fermentation (65-70F) with great results using Saflager 34-70. It gives a great clean, clear result that does not require lager fermentation temps or post fermentation lagering, just cold crash/keg cold for a couple weeks and enjoy!
 
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Currently brewing a heavy Cream ale, OG 1.065. US05 has been very busy in ambient low to mid 50s for 2 weeks now; fermenter shows very active with airlock burps every 5 to 9 seconds depending on current temperature at the time high krausen prominent to this day. Aroma from air lock pleasantly subtle. Considering this to be experimental. Any concerns or considerations?
 
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