Temperature reached too high

[tnp121584]

I recently just dry hopped an IPA after 2 weeks of fermenting. I came home today to find the temperature in my apartment got up to 85. I have to assume this near destroyed my beer right? Should I just start over and count that as a loss or continue to bottle?

What are some strategies to keep the carboy or bucket cool without in an apartment without running the ac all day?

Thanks for the help.

 

[ArcaneXor]

If the beer was done fermenting, there shouldn't be any major harm.

 

[carltjones]

Definitely keep the beer. Try an "ice bath" if you have the room. Throw in a frozen milk jug or two.

 

[BainbridgeBrewer]

You can put a wet towel around the carboys / buckets. Some people also use wet t-shirts over the carboy for the same effect. If you have a small fan that you can point at it you've just created a nice swamp cooler. I used this this weekend on three batches I brewed to keep the temps down below 70 while it was in the mid 80's in the garage. Just check the wrap once or twice a day to make sure its moist and your temps are where you want them. re-soak when needed.

 

[tnp121584]

Good to know. Thanks a bunch.

 

[BulldogBrewer]

If the beer was done fermenting, there shouldn't be any major harm.

This.

From what I've read, temp control is most crucial in the first 3-4 days. After that you are usually in the clear.

 

[Dilligans]

No big deal. I sometimes ferment my wheat and porters at 80 degrees. Most of you think I am crazy but I love a strong taste of banana in my wheat beers.