What temperature?

[ame]

Hello all,

I've pretty much got my temperature control set up, but I've never used it before so I's like some advice on precisely what I should do.

I am about to brew this kit (BrewFerm Abdij):
https://www.brouwland.com/en/our-pr...-kit-brewferm-abbey-beer-for-9-l#.Vt4zmUDHxDQ

With this yeast (Mangrove Jack's M47 Belgian Abbey):
http://mangrovejacks.com/products/belgian-ale-yeast-10g

The yeast manufacturer recommends a range of 26 to 32 degrees C, which seems a little high compared to the other kits I have used, but I'm happy to go with it. The range is rather wide, so where should I aim for? I am using a BrewPi controller, so I can keep it at whatever temperature I need, and I can change the temperature easily.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[MathMonkeyMan]

Belgian yeasts like it hot. You can keep it right in the center of the recommended temperature range, or what I usually do (and have read some brewers do) is pitch on the low end and just let the yeast ramp up; don't try to bring them back down.

I've never used that particular yeast before, but here's a thread on it:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=431004

 

[ame]

Ok. Thanks for the link. It seems this is a well-liked yeast. I'll see how I get on.