cbauer210
Well-Known Member
I started homebrewing about 6 years ago although the last 3 years I haven't brewed a single batch. Reason being is that I moved from a nice spacious place in NJ to a closet sized 600 sq ft apartment in NYC. I physically could not fit my equipment in my NYC apartment. This past week I said enough is enough....It is time to get back on board. I cleaned out my one and only closet and have forced myself to make some room for this hobby.
A couple days ago I brewed up an American IPA and pitched a Wyeast 1056 pack. There are only 2 places to even physically put my fermenter: A) Stashed in the closet by the front door where the temp is fairly constant at 70-80 deg. B) on the kitchen counter in front of a window where it can fluctuate anywhere from 50-80 deg depending on time of day, heat from cooking, and draft from winter air. It is winter here in NY so I can somewhat monitor this spot by opening and closing the shade and window. But I'm sure this method will disrupt my life and eliminate nearly any counter space....surely pissing off my wife.
I'm at a loss for what to do. I opted for the closet option knowing that it is warmer than ideal. The brew has been fermenting away now for almost 2 days. The temperature has been hanging out around 73 deg but it did get up to around 78 deg last night. I have no space for an ice bath or spare fridge. Am I basically screwed?
A couple days ago I brewed up an American IPA and pitched a Wyeast 1056 pack. There are only 2 places to even physically put my fermenter: A) Stashed in the closet by the front door where the temp is fairly constant at 70-80 deg. B) on the kitchen counter in front of a window where it can fluctuate anywhere from 50-80 deg depending on time of day, heat from cooking, and draft from winter air. It is winter here in NY so I can somewhat monitor this spot by opening and closing the shade and window. But I'm sure this method will disrupt my life and eliminate nearly any counter space....surely pissing off my wife.
I'm at a loss for what to do. I opted for the closet option knowing that it is warmer than ideal. The brew has been fermenting away now for almost 2 days. The temperature has been hanging out around 73 deg but it did get up to around 78 deg last night. I have no space for an ice bath or spare fridge. Am I basically screwed?