re: Homebrewing: In-Process Thread

You can use a swamp cooler if you really want to bring it down

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It's in my outdoor kitchen (now brewery ). I have the AC on about 66 right now. I tried blocking out all the windows with those automobile solar shields. It's just so hot I'm not sure what else to do to get it down.


Any tips?

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1) Make sure your fermenter is not exposed to any light. Wrap it in a towel or blanket or put it in a closet.
2) Make a swamp cooler. When i first started i bought an igloo cube ice chest and cut a hole in the top of the lid. You don't really need to cut a hole though. Fill the ice chest 1/3 of the way up with cold water. Place your fermenter in the ice chest with the water. Remember the fermenter will displace the water, so don't fill it up too much.

Take about 2-3 frozen water bottles filled with water and alternate every other day. Just try to maintain the right temperature you want. You'll be able to figure it out, and adjust it to your liking.