Caramel Apple Mead - Page 3

jadedsoul · 05-08-2009, 06:57 AM

ok so I'm getting ready to try my first mead with a friend who has been brewing beer for a few years now. We settled on this recipe, but I have a question before I get started. What are the changes needed to make this into a 6 gallon batch(tried the math and just not sure I'm coming out right on it) and what do you think about adding some cinnamon sticks in with the vanilla bean??

**summersolstice** · 05-08-2009, 11:28 AM

My math's no good either, but this isn't an exact science. Start by bumping the clover honey by a quart and a half and water by three quarts and then add other ingredients in increments of 1/6th. If you like cinnamon, go for it.

bubbachunk · 05-08-2009, 08:19 PM

That is two weeks later, only slight concern is the gravity is at abou 1.018 or so not the desired 1.012 ish.

**summersolstice** · 05-09-2009, 02:52 AM

Bubba, do you have a smaller carboy? If so, rack it so the carboy is topped up and let it bulk age. I always make my primary larger than the secondary so I can be sure to keep the secondary topped for bulk aging.

bubbachunk · 05-09-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by summersolstice

Bubba, do you have a smaller carboy? If so, rack it so the carboy is topped up and let it bulk age. I always make my primary larger than the secondary so I can be sure to keep the secondary topped for bulk aging.

Nope that is a 5 gal and I had used a plastic bucket for primary. I didnt think that little bit of headspace was a big deal?

**summersolstice** · 05-10-2009, 01:39 AM

It isn't right now but it will be if you plan to bulk age. It needs to be 2-3 inches below the stopper and well into the neck.

bubbachunk · 05-10-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by summersolstice

It isn't right now but it will be if you plan to bulk age. It needs to be 2-3 inches below the stopper and well into the neck.

Ok I think I read where you suggested using marbles? If so I will just pick some up.

**summersolstice** · 05-10-2009, 06:15 PM

I think sanitized marbles would be a wise choice.

The Govna · 06-22-2009, 04:51 PM

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Rack again onto 1 lb of buckwheat honey

I have a question about this. I assume I'm just adding 1 lb of Buckwheat honey to the carboy when I rack the mead. However, the recipe calls for a total of 2 lbs buckwheat honey. So, is this 1 lb, I quoted above, in addition to the 2 lbs listed?

**summersolstice** · 06-23-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by The Govna

I have a question about this. I assume I'm just adding 1 lb of Buckwheat honey to the carboy when I rack the mead. However, the recipe calls for a total of 2 lbs buckwheat honey. So, is this 1 lb, I quoted above, in addition to the 2 lbs listed?

Yes, that's correct.