Mead Brewing

[lethearen]

Also, is there anything to keep in mind if scaling down the above recipe?

I haven't tried this particular recipe, but others I've used have been able to be scaled down successfully. I'd say getting the yeast amount correct is the hardest part, as it tends to come in 5-gallon batch sized doses. But if you can get that, you shouldn't have issue.

Another thing to consider is making sure you have the right sized carboy for the job. Making a 2 gallon batch in a 5 gallon carboy could cause problems with oxidation, which causes off flavours and may invite other nasty critters (molds and bad yeasts) to the party.