I am also in Florida, so I feel you on the fermention temp problem. Did you end up with a decent product? My friends and I have many questions about the best why to brew with lower temp yeast. Makes me that much more jealous/homesick of the "real winters."
What part of Central Florida? We have a small group in Highlands county and share supplies.. Maybe we might be able to help and offer advice as you grow in experience.
Thanks for the replies!
My Dad is running that group and they do a lot of tasting. He makes his own wine, but has not yet made any beer. If you would like I can forward your contact info to him. They are in Fairport. Can you PM your contact info to me and I will get you in touch with him...
I started brewing a few years ago with Mr. Beer (if you can call that brewing), moved into Extract after 3 or so batches. Just put together my first all grain last Sunday. My First was a brown ale that the yeast didn't wanted to do anything with. But since then, I have multiple successful...