Mild v Bitter brewing times.

[ericmark]

In my house the temperature varies and if my wife puts the gas fire on this inhibits the central heating from starting and also causes drafts so the kitchen where beer is brewed can become much colder. As a result times for brews are very variable however it has been noted Mild seems to take longer. Three different makes tried and each one took longer than Bitter from same manufacturer.

Most Bitters seem to stay in fermentor for around 18 days the Mild however seem to take around 22 days at first just put it down to temperature variations.

All single can kits has any one else noted the same?

 

[Wasabi]

Does the mild use a different yeast? My first thought is that some yeasts do better at low temperatures than others.

 

[ericmark]

I would not think any difference in yeast be it Geordie or Youngs the instructions remain the same for all beers with exception of Scottish Heavy which has more sugar. Only a few days between them and it could just be chance only by using some temperature control could one really compare. But was adding latest brew to records and checking when likely I would need to bottle and was surprised to see Mild seems to stay in fermentor longer.

 

[chrig]

A good option is to ferment in a cool/steady temperature area of the house and use a fish tank heater and trug as a water bath. Its not an ideal control method, but its more predictable.

 

[RobWalker]

Might be down to something as simple as the oxygenating of the wort - stir it plenty to give the yeast the best early chance. did you use the same yeast for both too?

theres a tonne of factors involved with brewing times to the point where it's not really worth worrying about :lol: