Big Mouth Bubbler Fermentation advice

[DarthCitra]

I have the 5 gallon big mouth and currently fermenting a big IPA. Had some troubles with temps getting warm in my house and for the next brew i want to control it as best i can. Anyone make a swamp cooler and have some advice for me due to the big mouth bubblers are a bit bigger around than a normal carboy. Pictures would be awesome too! :rockin: Ive heard about cool-brewing fermentation coolers and they look big enough but, not sure if i want to spend $60+

 

[geer537]

Before I had my freezer for fermentation I used a keg bucket, blanket to keep out the light, and ice packs or frozen water bottles for temp control. it's cheap, big enough and makes good beer.