As far as the impacts of a low fermentation temperature, I'm no expert...
but I have had good luck with keeping the temperature up using a Brew Belt
(e.g.
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/the-brew-belt-1.html)
On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 10:17 AM, Dipak J. Shah <dshah2k(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
Any suggestions for a cheap heater for bucket fermentation??
Also ~ What are the consequences of brewing a batch of beer at a
temperature below the range specified for the yeast? I am brewing a batch
of White House Honey Ale using Wyeast #1332 Northwest Ale yeast. The
specified temperature range for the yeast is 65-75 F and the fermenter is
in the basement with a nearly constant temperature around 53-55 F.
I have brewed several batches of high gravity beers in the same basement
at 53-55 F, including a few batches of Belgian beers. I am now realizing
that the most likely reason my Belgian have been lacking the classic aroma
and taste may be because of the lower fermentation temperature. Your
thoughts and suggestions???
--
Regards,
Dipak
Tel: 612.562.8569
http://www.linkedin.com/in/djshah
This message including all attachment(s) thereto are privileged and
confidential, and intended only for the addressee(s) listed. If you are
not explicitly listed as an addressee, you are hereby notified that any
dissemination, distribution, and/or copying in any form is strictly
prohibited. Accordingly, please immediately destroy this message including
all attachment(s) thereto and all copy(ies) thereof in any form, and
immediately notify the sender.
_______________________________________________
mba mailing list
mba(a)thebarn.com
http://www.thebarn.com/mailman/listinfo/mba
--
Dan Helvick
Please print responsibly.