Fermenting temprature

[user 1684]

To get the esters characteristic of an english ale you will need to ferment to about 20-21c, 18c is a bit low and you may end up with a beer with less fruity flavour, but then that is dependent on the yeast. I certainly know when I have brewed at 18c with gold old notty it doesn't produces as good a flavour profile as 20-21c IMHO. :thumb:

Interesting - what would you recommend for Safale S-05? The packet says 15 to 24 degrees. I usually go for 18, but I'd like a bit of fruitiness, which is lacking in my brews.

Don't use S-05 it is a clean yeast best for hoppy beers. If yo want a bit of fruit use Nottingham or S-04 or one of the Whitelab english ale yeasts.

That explains why my most successful beer so far is a big hoppy one :)

Thanks for the advice, I'll give it a go.

 

[sc0tty81]

Was a bit worried about my fermenting brew this morning as temperatures dropped to sub zero last night, just checked the water bath that my brew is sat in and it's still bang on 20c, happy that the setup is working well