Characteristics of Critical Thinking Critical thinking involves the use of a kind of thinking called reasoning, in which we construct and/or evaluate reasons to support beliefs. Critical thinking also involves reflection the examination and evaluation of our own and others thoughts and ideas. Finally critical thinking is practical.
If you measure liquid temperature while distilling, you may have noticed that liquid temp can often be much higher than 174 before a still starts producing. Again, the boiling temperature of a solution that is 100% ethanol is 174 degrees.
This requires increasing the ambient temperature as the more active stage of the fermentation dies down. In the winter, my basement is ideal for most ales as the temperature is right around 62-63 degrees. I will often bring my ales upstairs to finish out in a closet that is around 67-68.