Ideal temp for aging.

[JayWer]

I just whipped up my first batch of liquid and I have been searching around for steeping and aging methods. So far I found the hot rice method to work fairly well in a very short amount of time but, I just realized I have a DIY reptile incubator I made out of a mini fridge that is of no use this time of the year and figured why not give it a shot? Since I can adjust and monitor the temps I was wondering what an ideal temp would be to age the rest of the batch I made since I used the rice method for around a 20 ml batch.

 

[dannyv45]

I find 150F perfect.

 

[JayWer]

And thats for aging, not bathing/steeping? How long does it take (generally speaking) to age at that temp?

 

[dannyv45]

That's for steeping, Steeping is aging. Read my blog on steeping it will tell you all you need to know about the types and details of different steeping methods.

Fruits no steeping to 1hour
Creams and deserts 2 - 4 hours
Tobaccos 3 - 5 hours.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...you-wanted-know-about-steeping-then-some.html

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then read the stickies at the top of the page.

this will explain a lot of the how's and why's.

 

[fishj]

I find the ideal temp for aging is a sunny 72*. If outside, I like a slight breeze blowing from the Gulf.

 

[dannyv45]

His question was a serious one on speed steeping. If your steeping at 72F you just might as well put the mix in a draw for 3 - 5 weeks.

 

[sparkky1]

I don't think you will need to store it in an incubator type hot atmosphere, room temp in your drawer for your bakery recipe type 3-4 weeks works great, give a shake a couple times a week put em back......

 

[JayWer]

Well I kinda got the speed steeping down with the dry hot rice method though its not as exact as just setting a temp and being able to let it sit at that controlled temp But what I was trying to do was differentiate the two processes to avoid controversy by those who like to go on about the practice of actually letting it age in a cabinet not being considered steeping by their opinion.

I think I might try setting my heat tape in my DIY unit to that temp though and see how it turns out to use as a speed steeping unit that can be more efficient than the dry hot rice method.

Thanks for the links also. It looks like its going to be some good reading material if my area gets bad weather tomorrow.

 

[dannyv45]

Well I kinda got the speed steeping down with the dry hot rice method though its not as exact as just setting a temp and being able to let it sit at that controlled temp But what I was trying to do was differentiate the two processes to avoid controversy by those who like to go on about the practice of actually letting it age in a cabinet not being considered steeping by their opinion.

I think I might try setting my heat tape in my DIY unit to that temp though and see how it turns out to use as a speed steeping unit that can be more efficient than the dry hot rice method.

Thanks for the links also. It looks like its going to be some good reading material if my area gets bad weather tomorrow.

The link I gave you to my steeping blog will explain a lot on the topic of steeping. I recommend reading it. It will help you make a more informed decision.

 

[dead not sleeping]

I'm going to throw another wrench into the 'steeping, aging, curing, melding, etc' what to call it debate ...

... heating a (not always) liquid @ 145 - 160 degrees for a period of time is called "pasteurizing" ...

just another thing to call it. Oh Boy!

 

[dannyv45]

steeping, aging, curing, melding, pasteurizing, Letting it sit, Making it collect dust, Spoiling, Sitting out, Moisturizing, Salivating, Incubating, Flatulating, Baking, Boiling, Warming, Vibrating, Shaking, Maturing

As far as I'm concerned Steeping still works for me.