what are the optimal conditions that should be given to the fermenter system?

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what are the optimal conditions that should be given to the fermenter system?

2006-11-13 17:15:43 · 2 answers · asked by tharani 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits

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It all depends on what you're fermenting.
Ale? Low 70's (degrees F)
Cider? High 60's
Lager? Mid 50's

And all of them should be kept dark, though without hops it makes less of a difference. Hops reacts very poorly with light...that's where your skunkiness comes from.

2006-11-14 02:16:33 · answer #1 · answered by Trid 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

what are you fermenting?
usually about 65 70 degrees and makesure you leave some room in the fermenter for foam

2006-11-14 00:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by benjamin b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋