Big_Belgian
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I think my next purchase is going to be a chest freezer as I want to start brewing lagers. I'm going to start combing craigslist to get an idea of what's out there and would appreciate any suggestions. I'm not making a kegerator - just want to be able to control my temps for up to 2 carboys and maybe a couple cases of bottles so I can ferment and lager some good bocks and pilsners.
I appreciate any advice I can get.
Here's my dumb question. I envision a standard chest freezer that is tall enough (or "deep" enough) to accommodate a carboy or two inside with airlocks in place (and I suppose, maybe a blow-off tube for some of the beers). If the fermentation is chugging away, producing a ton of CO2 during the first 3-4 days, do I need to vent the freezer somehow? Or do freezers usually have a venting system in place that will allow the CO2 to escape while keeping the cold air inside?
thanks homebrewers!
I appreciate any advice I can get.
Here's my dumb question. I envision a standard chest freezer that is tall enough (or "deep" enough) to accommodate a carboy or two inside with airlocks in place (and I suppose, maybe a blow-off tube for some of the beers). If the fermentation is chugging away, producing a ton of CO2 during the first 3-4 days, do I need to vent the freezer somehow? Or do freezers usually have a venting system in place that will allow the CO2 to escape while keeping the cold air inside?
thanks homebrewers!