04 cold fermentation

[Kev R]

Hi will 04 handle cold fermentation temps. I currently have it at 18 and it's still going strong.
What's the lowest anyone has used and what were the ups and downs uf using it cold

Kev

 

[GalBrew]

Turn it down much colder than 17 and it will drop out like a lead balloon. Very touchy with the cold.

 

[michaeld16]

I always use this yeast 18-20c no lower a lot of people have problems with the s04 stalling I suspect to low temps are main problem

 

[Rocker1986]

Only downs in my experience, namely the yeast moving in that direction and not finishing the fermentation. :angry: :lol: I tried warming it up, and it sort of helped, but yeah.

I had a few issues with it stalling, luckily only ever ended up with two bottle bombs as a result, but that was enough for me to piss it off in favour of yeasts that actually do what they're meant to do.

 

[GalBrew]

With correct pitching rate, a good hit of O2 and temp control, s-04 will finish out just fine and drop out very clear.

 

[yankinoz]

With correct pitching rate, a good hit of O2 and temp control, s-04 will finish out just fine and drop out very clear.

Agree, but add the temperature should be steady or preferably rise a degree or two until it's finished. Startingt at 18 you're in a good range for most Englsh styles.

 

[Kev R]

Thanks