Mead-muncher
Member
I'm all very new to this, and I live in a very hot country, so I would like to ask how long the mead brew needs to stay under controlled temperatures?
I plan to get a cheap fridge/freezer and modify it with a external thermostat to get things at the right temperature, but it would be good if I could remove it from the cool environment. Can it be stored at an ambient temperature of around 28-32 degrees after racking to a secondary, or do I need to keep it cooler for longer? When can I expose it to warmer temperatures (if at all!?!)
Secondly, is there an "idiots guide" anywhere on the basic principles of making wine/mead/beer? There is a lot of good info on the interweb but it would be great if there was a step-by-step guide for simpletons like me
Thanks in advance, and I will keep you all updated on my progress when I kick off and get my hands wet
Regards,
Mead Muncher
I plan to get a cheap fridge/freezer and modify it with a external thermostat to get things at the right temperature, but it would be good if I could remove it from the cool environment. Can it be stored at an ambient temperature of around 28-32 degrees after racking to a secondary, or do I need to keep it cooler for longer? When can I expose it to warmer temperatures (if at all!?!)
Secondly, is there an "idiots guide" anywhere on the basic principles of making wine/mead/beer? There is a lot of good info on the interweb but it would be great if there was a step-by-step guide for simpletons like me
Thanks in advance, and I will keep you all updated on my progress when I kick off and get my hands wet
Regards,
Mead Muncher