Looking to try a second attempt at brewing. First time was decent and I'm looking to improve. I'm moving to a new home May 1st so I was going to wait til I'm moved in before I start. My question is am I going to compromise the beer if I start brewing when it gets too hot/humid out? I don't know how cool our basement is going to be. I live in New Hampshire but we do get some major heat/humidity come June/July. The book I have mentions it briefly but doesn't give any specifics. Any thoughts? Thanks gang!
Hot weather is not good brewing weather. But the game is the game. Google "swamp cooler for brewing." That might help you out.
I would think that most basements in your state would stay under 70 degrees in the summertime. Unless it is a walkout. You should have no problem making good beer. Good luck
There are many ways to control fermentation temps, and there are many threads in this forum on this. Some are fairly cheap. Another possibility is to brew beers with yeast strains that work well at higher temps. Saison is a classic summer example.
You'll be fine waiting. Your beer will be finished and in bottles long before the real heat gets here.
Right on! I figured I'd be ok but someone mentioned it to me as I was purchasing materials and thought I'd ask. Happy Friday and Cheers!
This is the problem I will run into this summer since I live in the Basin of the Sun, Phoenix. I've got a couple batches under my belt so I have a decent idea of my process now. Definitely plan on brewing at least one saison this summer and I look forward to working with new yeast strains. I figure if I can control my temps in the summer here the winter will be much easier.
Summertime is Saison time! Most Saison yeast loves the heat (within reason). Early Spring and late Fall: Lagers in the garage Pretty much all year round: Ambient temp in the basement is ideally suited to ales, though you might choose yeast with a higher temperature range if the forecast calls for unusually warm weather
