So I started 8 days ago, did the JAOM recipe exactly except I accidentally used 3lbs of honey rather than 3.5. I didn't have a hydrometer so I didn't take an initial reading but my temp-adjusted reading just now was 1.053 SG. I tasted it and wow it's yummy! Like a sort of sweet orange concoction definitely with some alcohol. It's probably going to get a lot drier though as the yeasties breathe the rest of that sugar. Very excited.
I just opened a bottle from when I made a batch in September of 2009. It's still delicious.
As for how long you should wait, give it two months to the day at a minimum. I have made at least 10 batches of JAO and always give it the two month minimum. Also, don't be discouraged if the fruit doesn't fall to the bottom of the carboy. If you really are concerned, sometimes the CO2 gets trapped and a quick punch will get the fruit to loosen up and fall to the bottom.
I made three separate gallons - 2 are 3 months old and the third is two months old. All three gallons bulk aging for about a month then to bottles they go. I still haven't tasted it! I may have to steal some with the thief when bottling time comes. Trying to be patient.
Very excited about my first batch of JAOM
I didn't have a hydrometer so I didn't take an initial reading but my temp-adjusted reading just now was 1.053 SG. I tasted it and wow it's yummy! Like a sort of sweet orange concoction definitely with some alcohol. It's probably going to get a lot drier though as the yeasties breathe the rest of that sugar. Very excited.
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