Hello from Ventura CA.!

[Cory0525]

So, I'm really new to this. I'm 6 days into primary fermentation on my first batch. Rye Pale Ale.

I was happy that it was bubbling away in my guest closet until I read some scary stuff on here about fermenting temps. We generally don't use our AC since it doesn't really get too hot here. That being said its probably about 80 deg. most of the day and mid 70's at night. Is this going to make my beer have a bad taste? is it too late to make a "swamp cooler"? should I just breathe and relax?

I know there is probably a better forum for this but.. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Cyclman]

Welcome to the hobby, and the group, from CO

80 degrees is very warm for an ale, you could get lots of fruity, or even solvent like flavors. I recommend a keg bucket, filled with water and using frozen water bottles. Keeps temps constant, cheap, and while you have to switch out bottles several times per day, good way to start temp controlled fermentation.

 

[theseeker4]

So, I'm really new to this. I'm 6 days into primary fermentation on my first batch. Rye Pale Ale.

I was happy that it was bubbling away in my guest closet until I read some scary stuff on here about fermenting temps. We generally don't use our AC since it doesn't really get too hot here. That being said its probably about 80 deg. most of the day and mid 70's at night. Is this going to make my beer have a bad taste? is it too late to make a "swamp cooler"? should I just breathe and relax?

I know there is probably a better forum for this but.. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Welcome! Yes, temps that high are likely going to impact the flavor of your beer. At 6 days into fermentation, the damage on this batch is done, so just concentrate on the next batch and what you will do for that. Right now, breath and relax is all you can do for this batch, but you definitely want to look into cooling options before you start another batch. A freezer or fridge with am STC1000 controller is the best choice for temperature control if you have the money, while a swamp cooler, and some frozen 2-liters of water is a good option if you are on a budget. Good Luck!

 

[ncbrewer]

Welcome. I just bottled my first Rye Pale Ale. And yes, set up some kind of temp control for the next batch. Good luck on this batch.