Do you regulate the temperature when your yeast starters are going? At or above the recommended fermentation temp? |
Originally posted by drowland I’d simply pay attention to the regular fermentation temp preferred by that strain. I.e., regular Cali yeast typically does pretty well at a standard ambient room temp (65-75), but a Saison or Hefe strain may be better at 80ish+. I think you’ll garner most of the info you need from the yeast package, or website from the yeast company. Let the strain be your guide. |
Indeed, I let me Belgian starters ferment at room temp and all others at whatever is their optimum temps. |
Starter temps even for 001/1056 up to 80 F or so is fine. Your looking for cell growth, not fermentation. Most yeasts grow best at higher temps than their optimum fermentation temp. Even with lager yeasts, most people will say grow the starters at room temps. |
if the starter is fermented within the optimal range but on the high side the yeast will still be fine, and any off-flavors produced in the starter can be decanted off of the yeast prior to pitching, provided the starter is allowed to settle or clear ahead of time. |
A few different opinions here! |
I ferment in the basement, which ranges between 65 and 68, depending on the season, so I’m lucky enough to be able to do just about any ale at any time. |
I have A/C in my house (of course) and temp control for my fermentations. Was just curious if people do their starters at room temp or a specific temp with control. |
I do all my starters for everything at room temperature, which in my flat is 21C. I have a thermostat, so it won’t go below this, but will go above it in the summer, if it’s warm. The only exception is lactobacillus, which I tend to start higher (exactly where depends on the strain), and apart from wrapping it in a towel to slow things slightly, let it drop to room temperature naturally. |
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