Questions tagged [temperature]
Temperature plays a key role throughout the brewing process, particularly during the mash and during fermentation.
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Is it OK to starting fermentation while wort is still warm?
I'm just getting started, so in my first couple batches I realized I had a problem cooling the wort all the way down to 60°F/16°C recommended by my instructions. I boil all of my water, but I don't ...
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What happens when beer freezes?
After a bit of trouble with a thermostat on a 2nd hand fridge, I discovered that my latest batch of bottled, ready-to-drink brew had frozen.
What happens to beer when it freezes? Will the taste be ...
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How do you cool wort?
More specifically, what methods exist to cool your wort after the boil, and what are there respective pros/cons?
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How many degrees will my carboy heat up as a result of fermentation activity?
Recipe calls for fermentation at 70°F (21°C), basement is 65°F (18°C). I know that fermentation produces some heat, so I was wondering if just letting yeast do its thing will be enough.
Otherwise, ...
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How long do I need to maintain my fermentation temperature?
Do I need to maintain my desired temperature until bottling or take it out of the "ferm chamber" after initial fermentation is done?
What about with long term brews such as sours?
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Why are Swings in Temperature Bad?
I started brewing back in may, at the beginning of a Californian summer. I quickly learned that the swamp cooler was necessary to prevent unwanted ester formation due to a too-high of temperature for ...
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High-gravity beer stored too cold to carbonate during bottle conditioning. How can I carbonate this beer?
I made a strong scotch ale. Bottled it up, 2 weeks later no carbonation. Is there a way to save this batch?
OG 1.095,
Used Safale US-05,
2 weeks in primary,
6 weeks in secondary,
FG 1.030,
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What is a whirlpool chiller?
What is a Whirlpool Chiller and how does it work? What are the advantages or disadvantages?
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What is the recommended serving temperature for each beer style?
I just finished a kegerator build, complete with a custom thermostat so I can set the temperature to the degree. Now the question is: What temperature range is best for each beer style?
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Would placing the fermenter tank in a tub of water be a good way to handle hot environments?
Summers where I live typically have 80F nights and it can easily pick up to 95 degrees during the day.
I have a plastic trash can (which I bought for this purpose) that I have filled up with water. ...
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Is it okay to store cold beer at room temps after conditioning?
I brewed a nice batch of Black Cherry Ale, which has been bottle conditioning at 35F for about 5 weeks. I will need space in the fridge for a keg of Summer Ale in about two weeks.
My basement temps ...
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Networked/Connected Thermometer for Measuring Water in Swamp Cooler
I was hoping to put together an information system that could measure the temperature of the water in a bucket where I place my fermenting-bucket and notify my smart phone when I need to replace the ...
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Do I need to continuously measure the temperature of my mash tun?
From what I understand, the all-grain brewer warms up water to a particular temperature (usually 10-15*F over the strike temperature), adds this warm water to the grains in a mash tun, in an attempt ...
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How Should I Place a Digital Thermometer into My Fermentation Chamber and Keep it Airtight?
I have a setup with a raspberry pi and two DS18B20 digital thermometers that measure the temperature of the ambient air and the water in a swamp cooler that I place my fermentation chamber in. I was ...
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Can I bottle condition / carbonate my Hefeweizen at "room" temperature (74-78 degrees)?
My first brew is almost ready for bottling. Winter is pretty much non-existent where I live, so "room temperature" is typically between 74°F and 78°F (23°c to 26°c).
I was planning to leave the ...
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