Fermenting temps.

[beerturtle]

Hello all:

Just returned to hoembrewing this weekend after 4 years in the wastelands, and brewed up a pale ale. I'm worried (probably more than i should be, although i had to drink 2 beers during brewday to relax and not worry!!) about the room temp where i have my carboy (a closet). This morning, the airlock was bubbling away ( est. every 3-5 seconds or so) with an apparent room temp. of ~78F. IS this too high for the yeast (Wyeast Am Ale)? Could it possibly contribute off flavors? I should mention that i set the carboy in ~6 inch water bath and have been making use of the 'wet t-shirt' method, seen here several times (unfortunately, Papazian didn't include instructions on how to get some ladies into the wet t-shirts...). Could this be too cold for the yeasties?

It feels great to be back amongst the homebrewing faithful!

[jsmurphy]

The shirt method should bring it down 5* or so, so you'll be fine. I've used that yeast at 74* without a problem.

[Fast_Eddy]

Originally posted by beerturtle
..... Papazian didn't include instructions on how to get some ladies into the wet t-shirts...). ....

Would you really want to see the chick in Pap's book in a wet t-shirt? **shudder**

Welcome back ;)

If it's bubbling away then I doubt it's too cold. If it's 78F and you're using the t-shirt water deal, then it's probably not too hot. Relax - it's nearly impossible to make bad beer.

[beerturtle]

THanx guys. Just needed some reassurance. Checked her again today and she's still bubbling away like crazy. Can't wait to start my next batch...

[Professor Frink]

Anyone care to elaborate on the wet t-shirt method, I've never heard of it? I don't have air conditioning and just haul the carboy to the basement in extreme heat, but am sure I've let my brew get warmer than 75 degrees once or twice.

[Beerconnoisseur]

Originally posted by Fast_Eddy
Would you really want to see the chick in Pap's book in a wet t-shirt? **shudder**

You know you've had too much homebrew when: thinking that the chick in Papazian's book would look good in a wet t-shirt. :p

Professor Frink: The wet t-shirt method is where you place the carboy/fermenter in a container of water, and place a wet t-shirt over the carboy/fermenter. So, as the t-shirt dries out, it wicks up the moisture, and keeps the fermenting beer cooler than normal. Some might also suggest adding ice to the mix, to keep things REALLY cool...

[Fast_Eddy]

Originally posted by Beerconnoisseur
You know you've had too much homebrew when: thinking that the chick in Papazian's book would look good in a wet t-shirt.

There ain't enough homebrew in the world ;)

[YamahaXS]

funniest thread ever! :D

[MagTheGrate]

Take a look at the printing date of that book... she was probably a little Miss Hottie McNaughty back in the day!

LOL, that's probably his wife or some such... and he'll be all offended at this!

-Mag

[Brownbeard]

As of tomorrow, I am calling my SWMBO Hottie McNaughty until I die or she divorces me.

[MagTheGrate]

k, please enlighten me! what's a SWMBO? I've been online since before the www and i've NEVER heard that one! :confused:

-Mag

[Beerconnoisseur]

Originally posted by MagTheGrate
k, please enlighten me! what's a SWMBO? I've been online since before the www and i've NEVER heard that one!

-Mag

SWMBO = She Who Must Be Obeyed. TMALSS:TATDMA, as I said in another thread. ;)

[Fast_Eddy]

For unknown acronyms try http://www.acronymfinder.com/

It's pretty useful.