bretto said:
hi will
im on the central coast NSW. today its about 18 degrees.
average is about 16-19 degrees. what yeast would you recomend. see im geting a kit tommoz and ive read not to use the yeast you get with it .
also im thinking a larger is the best one for this time of year?????
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G'day bretto
Night time temps are the worry round our way ATM
5degC at Wyong this morn.
Daytime temps are ok far an ale but you will need to heat/insulate after dark. 17-22degC best temps for an ale.
Probably ok for a lager if you're inside a house but if it overheats you can get some pretty funky flavours. 10-15degC best temps.
Best to keep the brew within a few degrees of optimum. Too low and in may get stuck(stopped part way). Too high you get undesirable flavours.
You could try Safale S-04 (English ale) dry yeast. It's a quick starter & commonly avail (most HBS) for $4 a pkt or cough up $16 for a liquid variety but nobody stocks it around our way.
For a lager try the Saflager S23 or W034/70 delending whats avail.
Coopers or Muntons Gold yeast are a few others in the economy end.
Heaps of good info on the forum here when you get time to search.
Good luck with the kit. :chug: