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Too hot? I have since dropped my basement temp (and subsequently the beer) to ~70*. What is an ideal temp for fermenting?

Thanks - I had it in my basement where it was roughly 74*. What is the most efficient way to keep it cooler, without running the AC at 68* here in Atlanta? Thanks

Thanks reuliss. If I had more time, I would probably do so. I am actually leaving town tomorrow for the next 12 days. The yeast has still been very active since I re-sealed the lid and blow-off tube. Do you think I am in danger of losing the brew?

Thank you all for your help! The lid has been sanitized and reattached. I have secured a blow-off tube and have it dumping in another bucket, filled halfway with water. Everything seems great now. I had to go upstairs this morning and tell my wife, "we've had a beer-splosion" in the basement...

My first attempt at a stout was going (fairly) smoothly up until last night. Before going to bed around 11pm, I went down stairs to check and see if my wort had started fermenting - sure enough, it had (after about 20 hours). I went downstairs this morning to check on the fermenter, and I found...