Hey all, I was wondering if it would be alright to ferment an ale in my closet at AC room temp (usually between 67-70)? I don't really have any room for an extra chest freezer am pretty low on funds. Any suggestions on how to achieve a good clean fermentation in my apartment, preferably with lower costs?
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That's a little warm, google swamp cooler, it will help and cheap.
metanoia
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What strain of yeast are you using? If you Google it, you'll find the preferred fermentation temperature range for your yeast. 67-70 is good for about 95% of Ale yeast, though it is on the higher side for most. The higher you go, the more chance the yeast will create fusels and off flavors.
Sit the carboy in a tub/cooler with a few inches of water in it, then drape a t shirt over the carboy, with the bottom of the shirt submerged in the water. The water will slowly wick upwards, creating an evaporation effect. This actually cools the beer, to 5-7 degrees cooler than the ambient air. That's your simple swamp cooler. Use a fan to increase the effect.
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I have a cool brewing bag...keeps my temps perfectly! All I need is a couple frozen 2 liter bottles changed every 12 hours and my temps stay constant through out the process...highly recommend them!
Natdavis777
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Id second this device if you dont have a ferm chamber. Ambient temps may be in the high 60s, but the wort/beer itself is higher.
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