Thread: Homebrew temperature control

Originally Posted by kimjon

The larger took three weeks to ferment in the coldest part of our house during winter. The temp did get a bit high, but I had to just roll with it and hope for the best.

After a week I racked to secondary, then loaded up the empty fermenter with another batch. It was a gamble as I could have ended up with 50L of rubbish. but winter doesn't last long and I needed the cold temps.

I gave it 2 more weeks in secondary, then bottled. The recipe called for 15 weeks in the bottle. I couldn't help but try a cheeky one each 3 to 4 weeks. But yes, the time was needed as those early ones were disappointing. But after about 12 weeks it came good, and its a nice beer. Slightly cloudy...but not to bad for something made by someone who really is just winging it with primitive equipment all brought on the cheap in bits and bobs off trademe.
@P38 yes, your right...Very addictive, or maybe it's just the alcohol I like...hmmmm????

Waiting 4 months to have a beer just isn't cricket