WineXpert Temperatures

[Ferb]

Kit instructions say to add yeast at 72-75f. Would it be bad if I added at 67?

 

[Brian55]

Kit instructions say to add yeast at 72-75f. Would it be bad if I added at 67?

Doesn't really matter as long as you warm it up into the 72-75 range, otherwise it's going to take a really long time to start fermenting, if it starts at all.

 

[Rocky]

Ferb, It would also depend on what yeast you are using but most yeast are effective at 67 degrees F. I am not sure what yeast you are using, but here is a chart for Lalvin yeasts. You can probably find one for whatever brand you are using.

 

[Ferb]

Thank you! Looks like I should be good

 

[tanddc]

The downside of starting a lower temperatures is that the delay in fermenting gives time for other opportunistic organisms to infiltrate your must. Be sure to sanitize properly and keep it coved up.

 

[Ferb]

The downside of starting a lower temperatures is that the delay in fermenting gives time for other opportunistic organisms to infiltrate your must. Be sure to sanitize properly and keep it coved up.

Thanks tannddc! I added yeast at 69f and by the time morning came there was some movement in the airlock. Now it's fermenting away.

 

[Ferb]

Winexpert gave me 1118.. The kit is eclipse barolo. The chart says its for white wines..

 

[tanddc]

I think that WE goes with that yeast because it is a fast fermenter. They try to make these kits as fool proof as possible. (or some might say Tim resistant )

- Tim