Wort pitched at 88

[steelbier]

I know, I know. I messed up. Here's the specifics. 2.5 gal batch in a 5 gal ferment bucket. 1.082 sg dark ipa (cda, whatever) I didn't have ice because the local place was out so I just put my water in the freezer during the boil thinking that would get me under 80. It wasnt and I had already added up to over 2.5 gals so I pitched it at 88.

Immediately (15 minutes) Got 20 pounds of ice and in a tub with a towel around it and fan. I assume within 2 hours it will be under 70. Should I be ok??

Edit: definitely pitched the YEAST at 88 haha, not the wort. All opinions welcome.

 

[FairleighGoodBeer]

Although pitching yeast at that temperature is not ideal. Beer is very forgivable, you should be ok and still end up with really good beer. Hope this helps a bit. Cheers!

 

[Cyclman]

As long as the temp got down fast, you're fine. Lag time high temps won't create the off flavors actively fermenting yeast will. No harm, no foul.

 

[diS]

Agree, if you lower the temperature in reasonable time there will be no negative effects.
Growth phase (4 hrs-4 days) is when yeast consumes sugar and creates ethanol, esters, fusel alcohol, sulfur and other compounds.. at that time you want to be at the lower edge of temperature.