I will be brewing up my first attempt at a Scotch Ale tomorrow. I went with White Labs Edinburgh yeast.... however I am not reading all over the place that it thrives best in 60 deg temps....as much as I would love to Lager, there is nary a place in my house where I can keep the fermenter below 72 degrees..... Has anyone used this yeast at standard ale temps? Any feedback?
White Labs Edinburgh Yeast Question
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ColoHox
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You're not reading that it thrives at 60? I've always used it 65-70. Try to keep it cool with a tub of water and towels, and go for it.
It does great at 60 (or even lower), but will also do fine warmer. 72 ambient however is pretty high - don't forget that fermentation generates heat, so your beer temp will likely be 75 or warmer. Try to keep temps down for at least the first 2-3 days. A tub of water with ice packs - aka swamp cooler - works well.
I used it in a Wee Heavy. 10% ABV it did wonderfully in the mid sixties. Use a swamp cooler as ColoHox suggested. Use rotating ice bottles to keep the temperature controlled.
From White labs website:
Optimum Ferment Temp:
65-70°F (Does not ferment well less than 62°F)
From White labs website:
Optimum Ferment Temp:
65-70°F (Does not ferment well less than 62°F)
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