[Specialk]

First time brewing. Just asking for advice. Is 55 a good fermentation temp and bottling temp.

[BrewBama]

55*F could be a good Lager yeast fermentation temp but Ale yeast usually likes it a bit warmer. Though I don't bottle, I understand room temp (~70*F-ish) is best for carbonation.

I recommend you read 'How to Brew' by John Palmer to get the basics. Here's an old copy. I understand there have been some updates. http://www.howtobrew.com/


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[pete b]

What style beer are you brewing and what yeast?

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[denny]

What style beer are you brewing and what yeast?

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Good questions.  In general, 55F should be OK.  There are several ale yeasts I prefer at that temp.

[Specialk]

My wife bought the mr. Beer kit had a light beer with it. Hard to find  a good place to keep a steady temp. So night a mini fridge. Yeast not sure

[a10t2]

Good questions.  In general, 55F should be OK.  There are several ale yeasts I prefer at that temp.

The flip side being that there are quite a few ale yeasts that will never ferment at that temperature.

[denny]

Good questions.  In general, 55F should be OK.  There are several ale yeasts I prefer at that temp.

The flip side being that there are quite a few ale yeasts that will never ferment at that temperature.

Yep, but I must have avoided those because I've had more luck than not at that temp.  Wonder what yeast is in a Mr. Beer kit?

[a10t2]

Fleischmann's?

[Specialk]

Bought the glass bottles instead of using the plastic that was in the kit. Figured maybe would make difference. Thx for the help. Like i said it's hard to find a spot that stays at the temp suggested. Still trying thou

[denny]

Bought the glass bottles instead of using the plastic that was in the kit. Figured maybe would make difference. Thx for the help. Like i said it's hard to find a spot that stays at the temp suggested. Still trying thou

For future reference, plastic is fine.

[Stevie]

Good questions.  In general, 55F should be OK.  There are several ale yeasts I prefer at that temp.

The flip side being that there are quite a few ale yeasts that will never ferment at that temperature.

Yep, but I must have avoided those because I've had more luck than not at that temp.  Wonder what yeast is in a Mr. Beer kit?

I imagine Cooper's Ale considering Cooper's owns Mr Beer.

[ethinson]

Good questions.  In general, 55F should be OK.  There are several ale yeasts I prefer at that temp.

The flip side being that there are quite a few ale yeasts that will never ferment at that temperature.

Yep, but I must have avoided those because I've had more luck than not at that temp.  Wonder what yeast is in a Mr. Beer kit?

I imagine Cooper's Ale considering Cooper's owns Mr Beer.

I would assume it's a clean ale yeast like 1056/001.  The packets are usually just stamped "ALE YEAST".  I started with a Mr Beer myself.. first tip I got was ditch the yeast.  I'm sure it's perfectly fine yeast, but just the not knowing.  Plus I like to make beers where the yeast character is the whole point, Belgians, German Hef, etc.

To the OP, I wouldn't ferment in a minifridge.  In my opinion that's too cold.  I ferment my beer at "room temperature" which varies from 65-85 depending on the season and I usually don't have a problem.  It doesn't need to be exactly the same temp the whole time, and you'd rather be a little warm than cold. 

It's your first batch it may or may not turn out that great, but it's about learning the process.  Don't get frustrated with it if it's a little squirrely.  I don't have any kind of temp control and I do OK.

[MonyTenzel]

My fermentation area has wide temp swings as well. To account for this i tend to brew with the seasons.

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[Specialk]

My fermentation area has wide temp swings as well. To account for this i tend to brew with the seasons.

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What is cool is that i have a crawl space under my house found out the temp rounds out around 70 and dosent go much higher. Any ideas and diffrent beers other than mr.beer that's good stuff

[NickPurr]

My fermentation area has wide temp swings as well. To account for this i tend to brew with the seasons.

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Any ideas and diffrent beers other than mr.beer that's good stuff

I would google a local home brew store and see if they sell starter kits or ingredient kits
I use brewers best ingredient kits http://www.brewersbestkits.com/