Yeast Temperature

[Majormite]

Hey guys,

Though I hear 70 degrees is perfect for fermentation, even during the day our house is set to 67. Where I'm fermenting is Between 63-65 at any given time. Should this be OK for fermentation?

 

[ayoungrad]

If it is 63-65 you should be ok. The temp will go up anywhere from 3-10 degrees in active fermentation so for most ales you would be fine. The easy thing is to use a fermometer to be sure you don't go too high (unless you have better means for temperature control).

 

[Golddiggie]

I would just try to get it to ferment where you want it. I'm talking about the temperature range for the yeast, while actively fermenting, to either get, or avoid, flavors you want (or don't want)... Using one of the stick-on thermometers helps a lot. If you want to get the batch warmer than it is, from the ambient air, you can use any of several heating options. If you want to make it cooler, then your options are more limited...

Most ale yeasts fall into the low 60's to low/mid 70's range... Some go above and/or below that. Such as Wyeast 1728, which has a range of 55-75F... Gives more flexibility with the lower low end, and still performs well in the higher range.

Just know your yeast, give it the temp it needs to give you what you want from it and don't worry...

 

[Slurm]

For most Ales that is an excellent ambient temperature for fermentation.