Apfelwine fermentation temp

I did a search, but couldn't find anything definite... I plan on bottling my amber ale next weekend and then making a batch of Edwort's Apfelwine in the vacated carboy. I read his recipe and it said ferment at room temperature. I understand wine yeast has a much wider range than typical ale yeast in terms of temp tolerance, but is it really ok to let it sit in my garage where the temp will swing from 70-85? I'm thinking that changing frozen water bottles out in a water bath for 2-3 months will be a PITA but will probably be well worth it.

What type of yeast are you using?

montrachet I believe is what the recipe calls for

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f25/man-i-love-apfelwein-14860/

here is the recipe

The website for Montrachet says it is good from 59 to 95F. So you are fine.

veritas524 said:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f25/man-i-love-apfelwein-14860/

here is the recipe

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Yeah, I've made it before, but being in Chicago, my basement doesn't have the temperature issues that your garage does.

I can't wait to move to a state that has basements.... only two more years hopefully!

Mine sat in the closet for 8 months at whatever temperature it was. Turned out great.

veritas524 said:

I can't wait to move to a state that has basements.... only two more years hopefully!

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Yeah, Hawaii has got to be rough.

Ace_Club said:

Yeah, Hawaii has got to be rough.

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It is cool, but it isn't as glamorous as everyone makes it out to be. I'm a cold weather guy. Traffic and cost of living is disgusting here as well... cost me $33 for the ingredients to make Apfelwine and that was shopping on base which is dirt cheap compared to a local grocery store