Frigidaire mini fridge.

[bamcisman]

So i keep my house around 74 degrees during the day. My first three brews had a warming diacetyl taste to them, and i think it's bc of the warm fermentation temp. Maybe because i didnt hydrate my yeast? I use a brewdemon fermenter, so it's kinda hard to do a cold water bath with a wet tshirt. Anywho, i bought a Frigidaire mini fridge to ferment in. Problem is, its too cold on the lowest (warmest) setting. I placed a glass of water in there and 5 hrs later it's at 46 F. Anybody take the top mini freezer out? Or i remember reading somewhere about a device that you can set it to whatever temp you desire. Tips would be appreciated!

 

[Biscuits]

There are a few options as far as converting a mini-fridge to a fermentation chamber, but I think the most common, as well as easiest method is the STC-1000.

 

[bamcisman]

Thanks!

 

[joe_four_strings]

@bamcisman search the forums for the stc-1000 or other external temp controls. It's fairly easy. I made one and it works great.https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=512996

 

[Biscuits]

I also built one and am pretty happy with it. Very easy DIY.