Question About Chilling

[bradk]

Hi all,

Have been a long time occasional lurker and now after a bit of guidance.

Bit of background..

I have been using the ND Brewing kits for a while. I have not tried alot of them, as once I hit the Czech Pilsner I quite liked it and kind of settled onto that one. I have been using US05 yeast, and kept the fermenter in an esky surrounded by 2 litre ice blocks. This has worked very well, and I have been able to keep the temps at whatever level I want. I generally ferment it at around 14 degrees. Although I have just put a batch down using Saflager S-23 and kept the temp at 12 degrees.

I dont bottle, as I am only using kegs.

Anyway, my question is this.

I have 2 esky's so am limited to 2 batches at once. I have one that is ready to filter and keg, but am waiting for delivery of another keg. I am wondering if it is OK to put this fermenter in the fridge that is holding the stuff I am drinking for a couple of days? This way it will give me a spare esky to put another batch on, and I can get on with the kegging once I take delivery of the keg(I share them with my brother, and he will be bringing it back later in the week)

I have read a bit about the chilling, but want to know if there is anything specific with the type of brew I am using? The fridge is currently at about 2 degrees...

Cheers,

Brad

 

[Screwtop]

I have one that is ready to filter and keg, but am waiting for delivery of another keg. I am wondering if it is OK to put this fermenter in the fridge that is holding the stuff I am drinking for a couple of days?

Not only ok but standard practice in my brewery.

 

[Thirsty Boy]

so - its beer that has been fermented and is still sitting in its primary fermenter??

If so - then sticking it in the fridge at 2C for a few days will probably do it more good than harm - it'll drop the yeast to the bottom more solidly and give your filter an easier time of it.

 

[bradk]

You guys are quick!

Thanks for that

Guess I'll go down the back and chuck her in. Previously I have just been racking to secondary for a few days and then proceeding with the filtering.

Cheers