Wyeast 1084 fermentation temp question

[yadilos]

Hi guys,

Will be brewing my 3rd batch this weekend: NB's Irish Stout using 1084. Wyeast's recomended temp range is 62-72, and I was planning on fermenting in my basement that has an ambient temp of 60/61 right now. Will that be too cold for this yeast?

I plan to bring the carboy upstairs after it's done fermenting (hits it's FG) and let it sit for a few more weeks at 66-68 ambient in a closet.

Thoughts? And thank you in advance!

 

[unionrdr]

You could try it in the basement,but keep it off the floor. Like on a bench or something,& wrap a winter coat arounf it snugly. That might hold a couple degrees more to keep it in th eyeasts' lower ideal temp range. You have to think about ferment temps rising above that a couple degrees as well. So Wrapped up in the basement on a bench or something might keep the ferment temp in range.

 

[yadilos]

Thanks for the response.

Do you think I'd be better off fermenting it upstairs with an ambient of 66/67 in a swamp cooler (plastic tub with water and rotating out soda bottles filled with ice)? If so, what temp should I shoot for on the temp strip on the carboy?

Thanks again!

 

[unionrdr]

Just cover it good in th ebasement. when the ferment temp goes up during initial fermentation,it'll still be within range.

 

[yadilos]

Thanks. Will do. The knowledge on these forums for noobs really is priceless.