[Steve Ruch]

For future reference, my basement is borderline too cold for some yeasts in the winter (55ish ambient), but a seedling mat under the fermenter and a blanket covering the fermenter gets me to 60 or so.

There are a lot of ale yeasts that work down to the mid 50s so with the right yeast you can brew most any style at 55.

[scubajman]

Just finished the party where the beer was on tap. Beer turned out surprisingly well considering the issues with early fermentation temps. It got rave reviews and we blew through the keg in no time. Had a slight ester profile, but actually added to the flavor. Thanks for all your help!

[Jimandi Brewing]

Just finished the party where the beer was on tap. Beer turned out surprisingly well considering the issues with early fermentation temps. It got rave reviews and we blew through the keg in no time. Had a slight ester profile, but actually added to the flavor. Thanks for all your help!

Congratulations! A wise man once said, "Everything works if you let it."

Jim