Baltic Porter & Oktoberfest Folks!

[ScottyB-Brewing]

I want to do a Baltic Porter! I want to ferment it at the same time I ferment an Oktoberfest, any chance that could work out? Fermenting both at around 52F? Is that too low for a Baltic Porter? I typically see Baltic Porter recipes with ferment temps around 60F - 62F.

I only have one fridge with external temp control so I would either have to do them together or consecutively.

Oh and what yeast is best for a Baltic Porter fermented at a lower than typical Baltic Porter temperature?

Is this a bad idea folks?

[BDawg]

Nah, go for it. It'll be clean as hell.

[ScottyB-Brewing]

What do you think about using White Labs WLP820 Oktoberfest yeast for both of them?

[brewinhard]

Everytime I have used that yeast it tended to finish a bit high in gravity for me. Almost stalling. It also has been a slow worker for me. WY 2124 would be good for both of those beers especially fermented at 52F. Many Baltic Porters are fermented with lager strains as well.

[Bad Goat Brewing]

You could put a fleece blanket around the.porter, that will keep it a little.warmer

[ScottyB-Brewing]

I've decided to do the Baltic Porter first then the Oktoberfest, I need the Porter for the Tulare Fair so I'm gonna use Nottingham at 60F and after it's done I'll do the Oktoberfest, shouldn't take too long with Nottingham, I need the Oktoberfest by the end of September but I need the Porter by the end of August.

[brewinhard]

Don't rush these big beers. They will let you know when they are done. Good luck!

[ScottyB-Brewing]

On day two of fermentation I come home from work and the airlock is clogged with krausen foam, I thought there was plenty of room, I had to install a blow off tube. It is really rockin folks!