Heavywalker
Well-Known Member
What kind of difference is there between the ambient temp and the temp of the fermenting beer? I know that the yeast will make there own heat so I am wondering what a good rule of thumb would be for hitting the proper temp in the FV.
I am currently fermenting an IPA with WLP001 yeast, which recommends temps between 68-73 F. I have the carboy setting in the bathtub with water about halfway up the vessel, and a wet t-shirt covering the carboy. The highest that the water in the tub has got is 64F and the inside air temp is right at 70F. Any estimates on how much different the temp of the beer is compared to the water? I currently don't have a good way to measure the temperature of the carboy, it is one of the things I overlooked when starting brewing beer.
Thanks!
I am currently fermenting an IPA with WLP001 yeast, which recommends temps between 68-73 F. I have the carboy setting in the bathtub with water about halfway up the vessel, and a wet t-shirt covering the carboy. The highest that the water in the tub has got is 64F and the inside air temp is right at 70F. Any estimates on how much different the temp of the beer is compared to the water? I currently don't have a good way to measure the temperature of the carboy, it is one of the things I overlooked when starting brewing beer.
Thanks!