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• Posted in thread: Brew belt on 10-09-2012 at 02:30 AM
  I would place it lower 1/3 for six hours and check temp of must. I never keep belt on for more
  than eight hours, with at least eight hours off. Helps if you can wrap in a mylar blanket when
  out of bel...

• Posted in thread: Brew belt on 10-07-2012 at 06:49 PM
  Once I get the fermentation going well with a white wine I try to lower the temperature to 15C
  or so. This preserves the aromatics that might be lost during a fast fermentation, although it
  may take w...

• Posted in thread: Brew belt on 10-07-2012 at 06:45 PM
  So dealing with 20-25C aka 68-77F. The placement and need of the brew belt will depend on room
  temp and actual temp of your must. Usually without belt the temp of fermenting must rises by
  8F, though I...

• Posted in thread: Brew belt on 10-07-2012 at 02:14 PM
  Air lock activity just means production of alcohol and CO2, that is great!! Though, how warm do
  you want to get, what is the temp range for the yeast you chose?Also if positioned low, the
  heat will ri...

• Posted in thread: Brew belt on 10-07-2012 at 06:37 AM
  I'm new to home brewing and started my first Chardonnay yesterday. I bought a brew belt to keep
  the temp constant and all the instructions tell me is raise or lower the belt to adjust temp.
  Can anyone...