Oak Barrel Ageing / Conditioning Temperature

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ASantiago

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I just filled a 5 gal oak barrel (the Balcones type) and placed it in a temperature controlled freezer, where it's currently sitting at 70F.

Is 70F the appropriate temperature for this? I've read cellar temps (50s), ale fermentation temps (60s), and other variations.
 

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