Does it really matter what temp my secondary is when I am dry hopping? I brought it upstairs and noticed it is a bit warmer. Cheers
It matters a little. Higher temps result in faster extraction of oils. In practice (subjective experience, but no hard data), I would say maybe 20% faster (like 4 days instead of 5 for example) at 70F vice 40F for the same level of extraction.
This. I know that lagunitas likes using 5 days at around 68F. I've done high 60s and low-mid 70s and can't say that I have noticed a difference aroma wise, but like vikeman said the higher temp, faster extraction.
cool. makes sense. Cheers. I have a pliny the awesomeness (twist on the Elder clone) dry hopping now! Thanks
I warm dry hop in secondary and oftern cold dry hop in the keg. Taken separately, I've gotten a more oily, fuller aroma from warm.
