AugustDerleth
Well-Known Member
So, I went out of town two days ago and I asked a friend to take care of everything for me while I was gone. I gave him strict instructions to turn the chest freezer on, and then to turn it off after about 2 hours as I do not have a digi therm (ranco), and just use the fridge's dial to hit my ideal temperature. This may sound weird, but it has worked well for me for over 6 months in this particular batch. I guess my friend didn't understand, because I just got back to my fridge still running, and 5 batches of mead (and the airlock liquid)......FROZEN SOLID.
1 other batch was kind of slushy-ish after gentle swirling. The temperature was 10 degrees for god knows how long. >_<
I sort of feel like kicking his ass, but I'm hoping that MAYBE mAYBE these will still be somewhat drinkable down the road. I mean I know that it will be flat as hell, 'cause everyone's frozen a beer before but this....idk.
Does anyone have any kinda light at the end of this about-to-kick-my-best-friend's-ass tunnel for me? We would both be happy if there is.
Any tips or ideas on how to fix this, or confirmation of whether this is FUBAR would be appreciated. I intend to drink them regardless, but I kind of feel like it might be pointless to continue letting them "mature" for anymore time, after this has happened. Thoughts? *sigh*