too cold for fermentation

Living in Miami most of the issues we face with fermentation is trying to keep things cool enough. Most beer yeast require low temperatures for optimal fermentation depending on the beer style. So of course we have those cold-ish days in the "winter" time; and that is exactly the time Laz picked to make a Saison.
Saison is a Belgian style beer that requires yeast to ferment at a higher temperature, this is because at this temperature, above 80F or so, the yeast gives off characteristic Saison flavors.

So what do we do to warm the fermentor? ..... put it in a Jacuzzi, of course!
Well, not exactly, but that is the general idea. We made sort of a pool for the fermentor by placing it into a bucket with water and heating the water with an aquarium heater.

 

 

So far it seems to be working.... lets see how it turns out!

xo

when thinking of beer

I don't like to admit that I think about beer...a lot! Sometimes I feel like Homer Simpson... sweet Beer!

When I get these "beer cravings" and for any reason I can't have any I tend to go online and browse around for interesting beer-stuffs.

Such as beer pairings...

 

and ideas of deliciously and beautifully presented charcuterie

 

beer glass info...

 

Important facts about hops

 

this looks interesting.... oak bottle!

 

and have you seen these? A growler that keeps your beer carbonated!

xo