Mon Jan 12, 2009 7:44 am
I'd pitch it at 65, and bring it up to 68 over the first day or so. If its not up to 68 by then, you can hook up the temp control.
I've done this with good results. I generally try to get the wort to 66 or 67, pitch, then connect the temp control later on.
I don't know of any downside to this (off flavors or what not), but I'm sure others will post more info.
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