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Newbie brewer temperature too high

  • 03-09-2011 03:38PM
    #1
    diamondhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    Hey guys, I'm new to this lark, but I'm enjoying reading up about it all. The one issue i think i may have is that i've read a lot about keeping the temperature constant at about 18C. The only space i can use to keep the fermenter is in the corner of the kitchen and the temp in there is always above 20C (i bought a room thermometer to check!)

    Am I gonna always end up with funny tasting off-flavours in my beer? Should all beers be brewed at the same temperature or will i be ok with ale/stout/wheat?

    :confused:
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  • #2
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,113 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    Temperature doesn't have to be constant, but if it's going above 24 on a regular basis, don't ferment there. Anything in the 17-23 range should be fine. Darker beers will cover off flavours better than pale ones.

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  • #3
    diamondhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭diamondhead


    Great. Hopefully I'll be alright then. I'm off to order a nice red ale kit to start with.

    Thanks BeerNut :D


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