Can't get the temp down

Hi all,

I started a batch of pear cider yesterday (decided to try something different). It's the middle of summer here at the moment, and the thermometer on the carboy read 30 degrees Celsius when I pitched the yeast which I think was a little hot?

24 hours later it's bubbling away nicely, but it is still around 28 degrees Celcius and does't show any signs of cooling.

Is this this going to affect the brew? 20-25 degrees is recommended for this kit.

Thanks for any info.

Wait a week or so and take a reading.

Wow, 30 degrees Celcius is pretty hot for fermentation. You can expect some serious off flavors at that temperature. I'd set up a swamp cooler to bring down the mercury.

Here's a link to demonstrate a basic setup.

http://billybrew.com/swamp-cooler-homebrew

Potamus said:

Wow, 30 degrees Celcius is pretty hot for fermentation. You can expect some serious off flavors at that temperature. I'd set up a swamp cooler to bring down the mercury.

Here's a link to demonstrate a basic setup.

http://billybrew.com/swamp-cooler-homebrew

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Thanks for that. I wrapped a wet towel around it and that dropped it by about 5 degrees in a matter of hours