To cold crash or not cold crash (during a heat wave)

[Pyg]

I have a pale ale, which is in its 3rd week in primary and due to be bottled in Friday.
Typically I cold crash 2 days before I bottle.
However this week the temp is calling for high 80's - low 90's.
My basement is up to 70.
I usually just surround my bucket with ice as a method of cold crashing
I don't know how cold I will get the bucket or for how long o can keep it cold.

Since every batch I have made I have cold crashed I have no idea how cloudy it will be if I don't.
But I do like clear beer

Is it worth the effort?

 

[thekraken]

Meh. I wouldn't go to too much trouble, but that's just me. I guess it depends on how much you like clear beer.

It'll clear up in fridge in the serving keg/bottles any way, right?

 

[vincentAlpha]

If you don't mind the work then it'll be worth the effort. Just maybe insulate it a bit more than you have in the past to let the ice last longer and you'll be fine.

 

[JimRausch]

This week you may not be able to get it down to the preferred 35-45, but in my mind, anything below current temps will help. Could also add some gelatin after an overnight cold to help out.

 

[judsonp]

Unless ice is expensive or you're feeling lazy, I would go ahead and do your normal procedure. Shouldn't hurt to cold crash only partway, if that's what happens. (Me, I'd be lazy.)