D47: How low is too low of a ferm temp?

[cpham574]

Oops not sure how this ended up in the recipe section. Could a mod please delete? I'm going to repost in the general mead section.

Good morning everyone!

I currently have 2 one gallon carboys in my cooler with water. Every morning I put a frozen water bottle in there and the temp stays in the low 60's all day long. Thermostat in my apartment is set to 74* during the day and then 66* before bed (we like the place cold when we sleep )

However, I am going to be out of town from Friday early morning until Sunday evening. Thermostat to our place will be set at 74 while we are gone. For the waterbath I was thinking I could put enough frozen water bottles on Friday before I leave and get the temp down to the low to mid 50's.

I know D47 has an optimal temp range of 59-68*, but is 50 low enough to make the yeast go into dormancy? I'm expecting the temp to rise around 5* per day.

Cheers!

 

[b-boy]

How long has it been fermenting? If it's been 4 days or more, I wouldn't worry too much about the temperatures climbing a little. Most of your fermentation is already done. A slightly higher temp might even help the yeast to finish up a little quicker.