Well, my first batch is bubbling away downstairs (English Brown Ale), it took about 15 hours for fermentation to start and bubbled well for about 36 hours at 75 degrees according the stick on thermometer that came with my kit. This morning it has slowed to about 8 bubbles per minute and now reads 73 degrees. My basement is a steady 67 degrees. I just wondered if the ferm temp was too high? I have lots of large tubs and could set the bucket in some water or should I just leave it alone? Thanks for any help..great forum here. Cody S