Brewing in Hawaii

It's hot here, so I need help. I'm assuming that I'm going to use a fridge with a temp controller.

Anyway, after watching a 5 gallon bucket of water for a few days my fermentation temp is going to be between 73 to 75 degrees. I'm somewhat familiar with using foam and chunks of ice, this all sounds like to much of an effort to me. So is there any sort of beer that I can make using any yeast that will work at these temperatures?

Also, let's pretend I go to a fridge with a temp controller and do my primary fermentation in there for an ale at say 65 degrees? Can I do my secondary fermentation at 75 and start another beer or is secondary fermentation temp just as important as primary?

Hey Thirsty.

Oldforester said:

Hey Thirsty.

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Are Dukes any good? #11 or 1.5's?

1.5's, but a little big for yeast.

One word: Belgians

I don't even like Belgians fermented too hot. Too many fusel alcohols in the finished product. I think you just have to get a temp controller. No way around it. As far as a secondary goes I think it's a waste of time so I wouldn't bother.

I don't like Belgians, except the Blonds , but low 70s is ideal for them.

Get a freezer rather than a fridge that way you can do what ever you like including lagers

Also you really need to age at the same temp as you ferment

Do you mean bottle age or secondary ferment?

thrstyunderwater said:

Do you mean bottle age or secondary ferment?

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Both secondary and bottle age