Temperature for keeping Bottled Beer

[derbyowl]

I have just bottled 40 pints :
What temperature do you think I should store the beer at during 2nd fermentation and roughly how long before I transfer it to my cold garage

 

[BrewStew]

i do a week at room temp... maybe two unless i need the space, then bung it in the garage :thumb:

 

[derbyowl]

i do a week at room temp... maybe two unless i need the space, then bung it in the garage :thumb:

Thanks. I now only use all malt kits but still use a couple of teespoons of sugar ( per 2 litre PET bottle ) for the second fermentation, Should I replace this with a malt extract and if so which one would you reccomend and do you think it would make any 'real world' difference

 

[BrewStew]

to be honest i dont think it'll make much of a difference what you use for priming. some people claim it changes the flavour depending on what you use, so i'd give whatever you like a try and see how you like it :) let us know your results too :thumb:

i've found a good batch priming calculator Here that is excellent. even has a style guide at the bottom.

be aware though that DME is less fermentable. fortunately both 70 and 75 AA varieties are on that list on the calculator :thumb:

 

[Vossy1]

If you're priming with sugar it's good practice to boil it in a little water to sanitise it, before adding to the bottle.
Personally I use glucose, and I add it straight to the bottle without boiling it first, never had an infected bottle...touches wood