I am very new to Brewing but have done quite a bit of research before starting my first brew. The coolest place in my home is a corner of one bedroom that shows 21- 22 deg so I have chosen this for placement of the FV. I have installed a thermometer inside the FV. The room temp shows 21.5 deg but the wart temperature is 23.5 , the temperature is pretty constant but worried that this temp is to high. I am brewing woodfords Wherry with s04 yeast , so far everything seems fine , is on second day and bubbling away merrily. Thanks for reading.
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Hops_and_Dreams
Landlord.
Fermentation temps are normally a few degrees higher than room temp. S-04 needs to be nearer 20c really and 23.5c is a bit high.
If you can't move it anywhere cooler, a wet towel and a fan is an effective method of cooling a couple of degrees.
If you can't move it anywhere cooler, a wet towel and a fan is an effective method of cooling a couple of degrees.
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Thanks for the reply , no were in house any cooler , will need a wet towel and fan permanently cos same temp day and night .A bit to much work to keep towelling etc.
Is the brew likely to fail , or should I carry on and see what the results are.
Is the brew likely to fail , or should I carry on and see what the results are.
Hops_and_Dreams
Landlord.
It will work, just that particular yeast will give off flavours at that temp. I'd try to use yeast that works at higher temps for future brews. US-05 is good up to 25c or Mauribrew 514 works up to 30ish.
Hops_and_Dreams
Landlord.
No, if you can cool it now then all should be fine. The sooner the better though.
Don't be scared!
Even if you can't bring the temp down I guess the result will more than please you.
Brewing is quite a robust process and small variations in value are unlikely to spoil a brew.
Remember we don't work under lab conditions.
Even if you can't bring the temp down I guess the result will more than please you.
Brewing is quite a robust process and small variations in value are unlikely to spoil a brew.
Remember we don't work under lab conditions.
Thank you for the response . I have read so much about the importance of cleanliness & temperature control -- the highish temperature to start with scared me. Anyway it was moved yesterday and is now in the toilet , not literally lol. It is the only room without a radiator and is around 19 deg. Wife not to pleased because you can just open the door enough to enter.
So, situation normal :smile:
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