Hey everyone. SWMBO and I have disagreements about the temperature to keep our house at. In summer I prefer cool temperatures, whereas shell put on a sweater at 80 degrees. Pair that with high power bills lately, and our house has been positively roasting. I can turn the ac up while I'm home, but when I leave she'll shut it off.
I'd like to kick off a mead I've been putting together a recipe for, but my concern is that the coolest part of our house is the basement. It has an average temperature of 78 degrees f. Is it pointless to even try at that temp? I have an ale going ATM which seems to be happily bubbling, but I'm still new to meads. I'm concerned that if I don't start soon I won't have it by the time I'd like (our wedding, oct 2013).
I'd like to kick off a mead I've been putting together a recipe for, but my concern is that the coolest part of our house is the basement. It has an average temperature of 78 degrees f. Is it pointless to even try at that temp? I have an ale going ATM which seems to be happily bubbling, but I'm still new to meads. I'm concerned that if I don't start soon I won't have it by the time I'd like (our wedding, oct 2013).