Cooling down stage

[brewtopbeer]

Hey guys I don't have anything for a ice bath, I only have cold water to cool down my fermenter, how long is to long? My fermenter has been cooling down in my bath for about 20 minutes..

 

[Dan Pratt]

what temp were you at and what were you aiming for?

 

[brewtopbeer]

Aiming for 21 degrees for nottingham yeast

 

[brewtopbeer]

It was 34 degrees

 

[BrosysBrews]

A wet towel and a fan can help, what's your ambient temp? No fermenting fridge?

 

[brewtopbeer]

No fridge but room temp would b around 20 degrees mate.

 

[spog]

Using a sanitised spoon give it a stir,moving the wort around will help it cool down quicker,rather than letting it sit.
Give it a good stir every 5 minutes or so,maybe less.

 

[brewtopbeer]

Cheers spog I will do that..

 

[stux]

Or swirl fermenter

 

[wynnum1]

Use a stainless stock pot or keg if your fermenter is plastic will transfer heat better in a water bath.

 

[brewtopbeer]

Cheers guys for your help. Always appreciated