Nick Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 If i am brewing a pale ale, do i need to keep the FV in the brew fridge the whole time during fermentation. I read on another forum that it was only the first few days that needed temp control, as this was when the yeast is most active. I have a spare FV and would like to maximise my brewing of APA. Would fermenting for 1 week at 20 deg and then removing from the brew fridge to continue fermantation at ambient (25 to 30deg) affect the flavour? This would allow me to brew an APA weekly. ATM i have been brewing OS stout in the spare at ambient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1525228310 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 In an ideal situation we would always try to keep the yeast at their favourite temperature. I feel sure you would not taste any difference if you let the temperature rise a few degrees outside the recommended range after 7 days as FG will likely be reached by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 In an ideal situation we would always try to keep the yeast at their favourite temperature. I feel sure you would not taste any difference if you let the temperature rise a few degrees outside the recommended range after 7 days as FG will likely be reached by then. it would be great if i didnt have to tie the brew fridge up for a fortnight, just for one brew. cheers John, i hope the other lads agree[biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyBycrikey Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Yup what he said. It's less than ideal, but having done it a fair few times for the same reason. I've never tasted a difference. Now I ferment in plastic jerry cans so I can have two batches in the same little bar fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewtownClown Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 smaller fermenters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 smaller fermenters... Ferment in cubes and you will probably fit a few in the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewtownClown Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 or even in plastic Willow jerry cans if width is the issue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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