primary fermentation temp diffent from recommended

[idaho_outdoorsman]

Another question about the pumpkin porter/stout I started yesterday. Less than 24 hrs and the fermentation is rigorous! Recommended temperature is 65° but I've only got it down to 70-72°. Will this affect the final taste much? (I'm using the wet t-shirt and fan trick also)

 

[Sailingeric]

what is the yeast and the the temp range for the yeast? Warmer that recommended can give some off flavors but how much more I am not sure. If you plan on brewing often I would round a fridge or chest freezer and some temp controller so you can keep the temp in check.

 

[Pappers_]

As Sailingeric said, it would help to know the strain of yeast you are using. But for most ale yeasts, fermenting in the 70s will yield more esters than 63F - 65F. Maybe adding some ice packs or juice bottles filled with frozen water to the t-shirt and fan set-up would help.