Fermentation temp creeped up on me...

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by zizouandyuki, Mar 30, 2016.

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  1. zizouandyuki

    zizouandyuki Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2015 Texas

    I've got a DIPA that is has been fermenting for 11 days -- Yeast is WLP001. I've got a conical w/ a temperature control system set @ 69*F. Just went to check on the temperature this evening and it's jumped to 76.4* since this AM... made a terrible error and forgot to change out the ice packs in the cooler this AM :angry:

    Anything to worry about here or should I be okay? Also wondering if I should set the temp back to 69*F or keep it a bit warmer for the next few days.
     
    #1 zizouandyuki, Mar 30, 2016
  2. jaredmull

    jaredmull Aspirant (263) Dec 26, 2013 Washington

    If it's WLP001 and its already been fermenting for 11 days you should be fine. I bet it's been done for a few days. Take a couple gravity readings to confirm.
     
    #2 jaredmull, Mar 30, 2016
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  3. pittvkyle7

    pittvkyle7 Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2007 Connecticut

    It would be better if the temp didn't jump up that much, but the beer shouldn't suffer too much from this. Especially since you had proper temperature control for the first 11 days.
     
    #3 pittvkyle7, Mar 30, 2016
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  4. OldBrewer

    OldBrewer Maven (1,385) Jan 13, 2016 Canada (ON)

    Think of it as a diacetyl rest.
     
    #4 OldBrewer, Mar 30, 2016
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  5. sgbeer

    sgbeer Initiate (0) Mar 23, 2016 Pennsylvania

    Had this happen recently on one of my brews, I just placed it back into cooler temps to finish out the fermentation and it turned out fine. I'm sure you are good to go.
     
    #5 sgbeer, Mar 30, 2016
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  6. zizouandyuki

    zizouandyuki Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2015 Texas

    Thanks for the reassurance everyone. Will let you guys know how this one turns out. Cheers!
     
    #6 zizouandyuki, Mar 30, 2016
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