histo320
Well-Known Member
I just looked at the weather and saw that it is going to get up to the 80's over the weekend. I am currently 6 days in to fermenting an IPA and I am worried about temps.
My apt stays cool usually until the evenings if it is sunny, I live on the 2nd floor. I knew that eventually I would need to address warmer temperatures, and without the financial stability and room, a fridge or cooler is not happening.
I have 2 choices.
1. Place the fermenter in a closet in the spare bedroom (no worry for blow off since fermentation is almost done) where it is a bit cooler than other areas of the apt.
or
2. Get a landscape bucket, one of those big containers you often see people put kegs in, fill it about 1/2 way up with water, and toss a frozen water bottle in every day.
Which has been successful for you more seasoned brewers?
My apt stays cool usually until the evenings if it is sunny, I live on the 2nd floor. I knew that eventually I would need to address warmer temperatures, and without the financial stability and room, a fridge or cooler is not happening.
I have 2 choices.
1. Place the fermenter in a closet in the spare bedroom (no worry for blow off since fermentation is almost done) where it is a bit cooler than other areas of the apt.
or
2. Get a landscape bucket, one of those big containers you often see people put kegs in, fill it about 1/2 way up with water, and toss a frozen water bottle in every day.
Which has been successful for you more seasoned brewers?