Fermenter / Batch Fermentation

Question: Lower part of my fermenter is warmer than the top half?

(Posted by: Hey Man Nice Shot on 2008-05-24 15:47:56)

This morning I added 2 gallons of cold water to my wort when I put it in the fermenter. the wort was about 120 degrees when I put it into the carboy and after I added the cold water I would say it was about 80- 90. I added the yeast at this point. now I'm noticing that the top half of the carboy is about 65 while the bottom is about 75. did I screw this thing up or is my beer ok?

Posted by: Mayor Adam West on 2008-05-24, 15:57:34

Sanitize something that you can use to give it a good stir with. I myself usually use 7LBS of ice that I've added to the primary prior to adding my wort. You always want to add hot to cold, not the other way around. I don't recommend pitching the yeast if it is in the 90's however. I usually pitch at 80-85.

Posted by: footflash1 on 2008-05-24, 15:55:37

You should be fine. Once the yeast gets in, all sorts of funky things can happen. I would be curious to see if this persists in your secondary fermenter (carboy)... but you should be fine. Relax... have a homebrew!