Hi All,
I'm setting up to brew a clone kit of Green Flash West Coast IPA, my 4th extract batch. All have been good, but I want to get the most out of this one so I'm making some small improvements to my process. This includes using a yeast starter, maximizing wort cooling time, and optimizing fermenting temps. My problem is that here in CT it's cold and the temp in my house is about 63-65 during the day but drops down to 56-59 overnight.
I wanted to ferment in the mid-to-high 60s (it's the california ale 001 yeast), but I don't have any heating equipment. I'm thinking of putting the fermenting bucket in a large tupperware filled with water and heating with a fish tank heater. Does this work well and worth the investment in the heater? I also considered the brew belt or fermwrap heater, but this also requires a temperature controller, right?
I'll keep searching the threads because I know this must have been covered, but any ideas are appreciated. Thank a lot!
John
I'm setting up to brew a clone kit of Green Flash West Coast IPA, my 4th extract batch. All have been good, but I want to get the most out of this one so I'm making some small improvements to my process. This includes using a yeast starter, maximizing wort cooling time, and optimizing fermenting temps. My problem is that here in CT it's cold and the temp in my house is about 63-65 during the day but drops down to 56-59 overnight.
I wanted to ferment in the mid-to-high 60s (it's the california ale 001 yeast), but I don't have any heating equipment. I'm thinking of putting the fermenting bucket in a large tupperware filled with water and heating with a fish tank heater. Does this work well and worth the investment in the heater? I also considered the brew belt or fermwrap heater, but this also requires a temperature controller, right?
I'll keep searching the threads because I know this must have been covered, but any ideas are appreciated. Thank a lot!
John