BrewbieVet3
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Hello all,
I recently got about 6 gallons of cider and pitched Red Star Premier Cuvée. Primary fermentation has begun—I had to raise the temperature considerable to about 61 degrees F, though. Looked through the New Cider Maker’s Handbook by Mr. Jolicouer, and didn’t see anything specific as to temperature during primary fermentation. Was thinking of keeping it at around 55 degrees F, but wanted to see what other cider makers have been doing. Secondary fermentation, according to Mr. Jolicouer, is typically about 50 degrees F; anyone going this low for primary, as well? Am worried fermentation might stop if I go too low.
Cheers,
Brewbievet3
I recently got about 6 gallons of cider and pitched Red Star Premier Cuvée. Primary fermentation has begun—I had to raise the temperature considerable to about 61 degrees F, though. Looked through the New Cider Maker’s Handbook by Mr. Jolicouer, and didn’t see anything specific as to temperature during primary fermentation. Was thinking of keeping it at around 55 degrees F, but wanted to see what other cider makers have been doing. Secondary fermentation, according to Mr. Jolicouer, is typically about 50 degrees F; anyone going this low for primary, as well? Am worried fermentation might stop if I go too low.
Cheers,
Brewbievet3