Summer brewing

Maybe this is common knowledge and I just missed that part of class, but what to do in the summer? I haven't been able to brew anything the last month since it's become warm and the bugs have become more prolific. My wife doesn't care for the brewery smell inside the house (I know.. I don't get it either).

I have a garage. I suppose I could keep the doors closed to keep the bugs out, and get a high wattage electric burner. I'd certainly lose weight that way. But really, what do the rest of you do? Do you suck it up and say "Ahh a little bug in the brew adds character!" or do you have some other means of satisfying your summer craving for brewing up something?

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dale

I couldn't care less about bugs, honestly. As long as they don't get in there after I chill it (and at that point, you can put the top on the kettle), then whatever crap they're carrying will most likely be killed by the heat.

My main problem in the summer is that my basement gets warmer and it pushes the upper limits of most ale fermentation ranges.

Wire pizza tray. Or if you have a smaller pot, a splatter shield.

Okay that was easy, you talked me into it.. ta heck with the bugs!

You need one of those cool bug zappers! After a few pints, I could watch one of those for hours...

Brewing Clamper said:

You need one of those cool bug zappers! After a few pints, I could watch one of those for hours...

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Don't you also need a 6-pack to complete your entertainment agenda??

It'll take more than bugs to keep me from brewing. Bugs are not a problem...