Brewing in a shed

[Pint-a-water]

Just about to start my very first brew of wine and beer  . The only place I can do it is outside in my workshop but I am a bit worried about temperature control. Ive read some very bad things about brewing belts, but I got one anyway just in case. My workshop has a tin roof and cavity blocks for the walls. Its very spacious, warm in summer but cold in the winter. At night time during the summer the temperature in there does drop down a bit. Is it ok for me to brew when the temperature can be 20+ degrees in this weather, to dropping down to 10 or 11 degrees at night? Would I be better off putting the brewing belt on so at least there will be a constant temperature day and night?

Thanks for any replies 

[DEMPSEY]

I'd say you need a fridge. Did I mention that an old  fridge would be handy. What about getting your hands on an old second fridge.

[Pint-a-water]

I'd say you need a fridge. Did I mention that an old  fridge would be handy. What about getting your hands on an old second fridge.

Hmmm I dont know where I could get one, especially a working one.

[DEMPSEY]

Donedeal adverts try get it for free even better. Make sure the free one works though.

[LordEoin]

i got mine off donedeal for 20 quid 
Example : http://www.donedeal.ie/kitchenappliances-for-sale/fridge/5329165

[Pint-a-water]

Is there any way I can get around needing a fridge  ?? Is it needed for the fermentation process ? I was thinking that if the temperature change in the shed was going to harm the brew , then if I use a brewing belt it would keep it at the same temperature day & night. Would this work? Sorry for the silly questions , I have an awful lot to learn 

[DEMPSEY]

Firstly no question is silly only answers can. You do need good all round temp control. Beer when fermenting generates heat so if the room temp is high the beer will ferment hotter. Temp controls the rate at which you ferment which in turn controls the flavors in your beer.

[Pint-a-water]

I definitely think a fridge is out of the question  Theres no power supply in the workshop so a fridge couldnt work unfortunately. How would the fridge work with fermenting anyway? Isnt the brew supposed to be warm ?

[DEMPSEY]

If you look up stc 1000. We buy these cheap controllers because they can switch on and off a fridge or a brew belt. You just set the temp at e.g. 18C and if it rises 1 degree the fridge switches on,if it drops 1 degree the belt switches on.

[Covey]

look its will be sound whack it on, there no need for the fridge just yet, ive been brew in my utillity room and have an ale on there which is going along at 24C. It will be fine, have a go i bet you'll love your first brew (can i recommend Coppers Australian pale ale). I have a fridge but its for keeping my beer cool.

[DEMPSEY]

+1

[Pint-a-water]

Thanks for all the replies  Ive just finished off mixing everything and I managed to slot it under the table in the small sitting room. Its pretty warm with the recent weather but hopefully itll be ok. Its Coopers Canadian Blonde 

[Covey]

That was my and most peoples first brew, have'nt brewed it since- not my fav brew. Next do the Aussie Pale ale and do a hop tea with cascade (Type of hop) and dry hop with cascade too PM Lordeoin for more info. Its class

[johnrm]

No power in a shed? Pah!
Have you a tumble dryer vent? A Cooker hood?
I have a heavy extension cable poking in the tumble dryer vent running to the shed.
I have a light in there too.
No sense fumbling your beer in the dark. 

[Pint-a-water]

That was my and most peoples first brew, have'nt brewed it since- not my fav brew. Next do the Aussie Pale ale and do a hop tea with cascade (Type of hop) and dry hop with cascade too PM Lordeoin for more info. Its class

Have read some good things about it and equally some bad things, Ill be happy if it turns out even half drinkable as its my first  I wouldnt have any knowledge of brewing with hops, Im just about managing the simple kit  but perhaps after a few kits I will move on !