All right boys! The time has come for my first BIAB!

[RM-MN]

I dont think that to quit making beer is the answer to make money is the answer. Kind of a dick comment honestly but Im a student with limited time and resources so I try to work out problems with the things that are within my range. I didnt even know the idea of a swamp cooler until I saw that other post and it seems like a great idea to mantain temperature

I'm sorry that I came across as a dick but the fact it there are people who spend money that they can't afford for things that they don't need all the time and some of these people end up sleeping on the street. Beer is not a necessity, food is. When someone says they can't afford something that is inexpensive but are making beer it makes me think that they are just next to being a homeless alcoholic that will spend money on booze when they have so many other needs. You did notice that I made a suggestion for a really, really cheap solution to the more expensive cooler didn't you.:rockin:

 

[thunderwagn]

 

[wilserbrewer]

If I lived somewhere that the temps ranged from -44C to -28C on a warm day, I wouldn't buy a cooler either, I'd buy a friggin heater lol.

I just can't believe that there's not somewhere in the igloo that the temps would be favorable for fermentation?

 

[carloscede2]

I'm sorry that I came across as a dick but the fact it there are people who spend money that they can't afford for things that they don't need all the time and some of these people end up sleeping on the street. Beer is not a necessity, food is. When someone says they can't afford something that is inexpensive but are making beer it makes me think that they are just next to being a homeless alcoholic that will spend money on booze when they have so many other needs. You did notice that I made a suggestion for a really, really cheap solution to the more expensive cooler didn't you.:rockin:

Well exactly, I dont think buying a cooler is necessary to make beer, you can do fine without it and yes there are more important things, thats why I prefer buying other stuff than a cooler. I actually started homebrewing to save money, I know you dont save money in the States but in Canada, where a case of 24 is 47$, you do save tons of money, at least to my point of view and its worked out for me honestly, 30$ yields 64 beers that I bring to parties so I have never felt the necessity of spending money in booze again.

 

[carloscede2]

If I lived somewhere that the temps ranged from -44C to -28C on a warm day, I wouldn't buy a cooler either, I'd buy a friggin heater lol.

I just can't believe that there's not somewhere in the igloo that the temps would be favorable for fermentation?

Apartments get very hot even at that temperature, and by favorable I always assumed that 18-20 degrees was good enough for fermentation so I dont know what favorable means anymore lol.

 

[wilserbrewer]

Ok, 18-20 degrees is good for the actual wort temp during fermentation. But as discussed above the process will generate some heat.

I have found the best way to combat this without using a fermentation chamber is to start the wort on the cooler end say 60f. This will slow down the fermentation some and lessen the overall heat spike. If you start at 68-70, the yeast will act much more aggressive and spike the temp much higher.

So best solution is to control temps actively.

Second best if you don't have that ability IMO is to start cool to try and avoid a rapid production of heat from the yeast.

Perhaps a cool spot in your apt near a window, shielding your beer from sunlight of course.

 

[seabrew8]

I ferment notty at ambient 19C for 4 or 5 days and then i usually put it at a more comfortable temp of 21C.

I really don't taste any off flavours but i don't think my taste buds are so sharp has some folks.

Work with what you got..we don't live in a perfect world.

 

[joshesmusica]

Absolutely work with what you got. But often times the ones who are making the simple mistakes when it comes to homebrewing, even after they get some good advice (like the good advice given in this thread), are usually the ones who come back later and ask why their beer has a strange off-flavor.

Absolute most important things for the homebrewer:

1) sanitation
2) pitch the right amount of healthy yeast
3) temperature control

Without those you can likely be lucky enough to end up with good beer, but you are taking your chances and can end up with subpar beer on occasion. With those you can make good beer every time.

 

[carloscede2]

Guys, Im really proud of myself today, this is by far the best beer thatIve made and it tastes great with just a week in the bottle. Cant believe it tastes like the crafted beer that you get in the liqueur stores and fitted to my taste.

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[thunderwagn]

Congrats! Looks like a tasty beverage

 

[slym2none]

Great stuff, Carlos. Isn't it nice when you drink something you made & think "I'd have to pay $12 or more for a sixer of this in the store!"

My latest HB IPA is like that. Better than OB Pinner or Blue, right up there with Two-Hearted and the ilk. Lovely, lovely stuff. IMHO, of course.

 

[carloscede2]

Great stuff, Carlos. Isn't it nice when you drink something you made & think "I'd have to pay $12 or more for a sixer of this in the store!"

My latest HB IPA is like that. Better than OB Pinner or Blue, right up there with Two-Hearted and the ilk. Lovely, lovely stuff. IMHO, of course.

Here its even worst, a sixer of sierra nevada is 16.75$ and any single crafted beer isnt less than 4$... Still cant believe I actually made a decent beer

 

[slym2none]

I can believe it. Now, when you make another batch, prepare to be just as amazed!

 

[wilserbrewer]

Here its even worst, a sixer of sierra nevada is 16.75$ and any single crafted beer isnt less than 4$... Still cant believe I actually made a decent beer

Eventually try to buy grain by the sack, hops by the pound and recycle yeast and the beer is almost free lol....ok not free but much more inexpensive than extract or buying AG kits.