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Aging Temp - Is 55º to 57º F OK?

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Frankwm

Frankwm

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I know that the recommended aging temp is 60º F. I have a small wine chill 'fridge that measures at a stable 55º to 57º F. Is that still OK for aging the mead?

Since I don't have a basement or anyplace else that comes close to a relatively stable 60º F, this 'fridge seems to be my best option.
 
I'm pretty sure that will be fine, a lot of the folks here do their primary fermentation even colder than that. Secondary and aging should be fine at that temp.
 
The temperature is ok, but is there any vibration present from the cooling system? That can be detrimental to a wine, or mead. A small cooler might be ok for short term storage of wine, but unless it's not only cool, but dark and quiet (no vibration), it may not be the best thing for aging.

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