I made my first batch of Mead last night, I made two 1 gallon batches and I'm looking for constructive criticism, tips, pointers etc.
The first is 3.5lbs clover honey and 5 peaches sliced and diced.
The second is 3lbs wild flower honey, 2 large oranges sliced, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and a handful of dried raisins.
After I got all the honey, fruit and spices in the carboys I put 1/2 TSP of Yeast Nutrient, 1/2 TSP of Yeast Energizer and 1/2 TSP of Pectic Enzyme right into the carboy. I put the lid on and gave it a nice slow swirl to get all the powders mixed up then added my yeast.
I used a WYEAST "smack pack" for my yeast, it said it was enough for 6 gallons on the back so I just put half in each carboy and called it good.
20 hours later and they are at 2.5 seconds in between each bubble.
Whad'ya think?
The first is 3.5lbs clover honey and 5 peaches sliced and diced.
The second is 3lbs wild flower honey, 2 large oranges sliced, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and a handful of dried raisins.
After I got all the honey, fruit and spices in the carboys I put 1/2 TSP of Yeast Nutrient, 1/2 TSP of Yeast Energizer and 1/2 TSP of Pectic Enzyme right into the carboy. I put the lid on and gave it a nice slow swirl to get all the powders mixed up then added my yeast.
I used a WYEAST "smack pack" for my yeast, it said it was enough for 6 gallons on the back so I just put half in each carboy and called it good.
20 hours later and they are at 2.5 seconds in between each bubble.
Whad'ya think?