Questions tagged [temperature]
Temperature plays a key role throughout the brewing process, particularly during the mash and during fermentation.
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Increasing mash temp by adding hot water rather than heating the mash?
Maths was always my worst subject....
I have a fixed lauter-grill/filter at the bottom of my mash tun so i can't stir anything that falls through it = the gas burner gives me a burnt bottom :(
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Keezer temperatures
setting up a keezer, wonder what temperature should I set up and how many degrees delay?In your guys experience what is the sweet spot to keep beer cold and keep the freezer healthy?I was thinking 2 ...
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When to oxygenate when you delay pitching the yeast?
It's time for some summer brewing and that means the warm tap water running through my wort chiller will have trouble cooling my wort down below the upper 70s. Even for the Belgian style beer I'm ...
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What is the ideal temperature during carbonation with priming for an ale?
During sugar priming, how does the temperature influence?
In my understanding, higher the temperature, faster the carbonation process. But can this somehow produce some off-flavors on the beer?
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30° Celsius bottle conditioning. How bad is it?
I have a problem my house is getting super hot during the summer, cannot find cool place to store my beer. I made a little insulated chamber but I seem not working at all. Recently I brewed an ale and ...
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FastFermenter System
Is anyone using fastferment conical with the temp jacket to eliminate secondary fermenter? I am having trouble maintaining my temperature according to the instructions. Does anyone have a suggestion ...
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What happens if I ramp temperature too fast?
I'm brewing a Duvel Belgian golden strong. Chilled my wort to 64°F and pitched my yeast. My plan was to raise the temperature 3 degrees a day to 82°F. Today (day 2) ambient temperature rose into ...
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Interpreting single-infusion mash instructions with two temperatures listed
I've been brewing all-grain for a while now, but I can't figure out why the recipes I read have the following. Take this example:
Mash Schedule: Single Infusion, Light Body
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Safale US-05 Temperature Drop
I am brewing a stout and using Safale US-05. Here in middle Georgia the weather is already plenty warm so I'm using a water bath to keep my wort at a stable temperature. I pitched this yeast at a temp ...
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Can I use BrewPi and Fermwrap without a chamber?
I've been looking into fermentation temperature control and came across BrewPi. Even though I live in Southern California, I'd like to be able to keep some brews at optimal temperature -- the house ...
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Why do I need a temperature controller if I have a freezer/refrigerator?
I have a chest freezer with a thermostat dial on the outside of the unit, so why do I need another temperature controller? What's wrong with taping and insulating a wired digital thermometer to the ...
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Maintaining Temperature in wine production
In wine production is maintaining a 20 degree C temperature a critical factor after first fermentation?
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How to keep my brew refridgerator dry?
I have a chest freezer that I operate at 60F/15C and brew all my beers inside of it. I also use a raspberry pi system that I keep inside the chest freezer. What can I do to prevent moisture growth ...
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Is there a temperature my boil should not exceed?
I'm new to brewing (as in, tomorrow is my first brew day, ever) and I'm using a Brewer's Best Amber Ale extract kit. The directions are very thorough and precise (at least for a newbie's standards) ...
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Keeping a constant fermentation temperature
I am building a fermenting box on the cheap, I have the STC-1000, and an insulated box. What is the best heat source, pads, belts, lamps, fish tank heaters ????
I am using 5 litre glass carboys..and ...
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