Storing Sugar Wash

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TDick
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Storing Sugar Wash

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I need advice please.
Been working a wash of Hawaiian Punch and Inverted Sugar for about 2 weeks.

Also started a plain Sugar Wash to be a sacrificial run for my new still.
Both have been up in my attic, and temps have suddenly popped up into the 90's. So attic is HOT!

Now, I gotta go out of town for 2 weeks.
What should I do with my washes?
They are in loosely covered 5 gallon buckets.
Should I move them to the cooler basement to let them continue to work
or I can poor the HPunch back into gallon jugs and put in the freezer.

Thanks for any help!
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If they're working, leave them as they are. But Do make sure the vinegar fly (fruit fly) cannot gain access.

Without disturbance the CO2 blanket should keep them safe.

[EDit - HOW HOT ? ] HAve they stopped fermenting due to yeast death from heat ? ]

[Edir 2 - I agree with ss (below) -( didn't see that option) - move to cellar ]
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Bamaberry wrote:What should I do with my washes?
This:
Bamaberry wrote:...move them to the cooler basement to let them continue to work...
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