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Thanks Larkin I added 2 cinnamon sticks to it as well

I think I might just have to try that. Tanks CG

Thanks All. I was wanting to make a small batch to see how it would turn out to see if I needed to make a large one. Anyone tried it with a JAOM type?

I have made several batches of 'show' mead and now that the apples are comming in here in NC, I thought I might try my hand at a cyser. I thought I would start with a gallon. Any recipe suggestions?

The place where I get my honey just informed me that they have a limited amount of blueberry honey. Has anyone ever used it? Like it? Is it worth the cost difference (more) over what wild flower/clover would be?

Thanks Medsen!

It is a 6 gallon batch with 71B yeast. I ended up putting in 3 tablespoons of nutrient and 2 tablespoons of energizer

OK, I know this may be goofy, but I just realized after reading through my notes on my last batch, that I used a Tablespoon Instead of a Teaspoon with the Energizer and Nutrient amounts. Is this going to make a big impact? What have I just created?

Has anyone thought of/or has using chocolate extract to flavor meads?

Sure. The first batch I used 1/2 cup lavender buds & 1 fl oz of vanilla. It was awesome. I am doing another one of those but increasing the Vanilla to 1 1/2 fl oz. Also doing a batch with 1/3 cup lavender and 1 1/2 fl oz of vanilla. Hope that helps

A bit back I tried several different flavors and thought I would give an update. This is a new batch with light honey and using yeast 47 vs 71. The blackberry is a new try (far left) did a strawberry again (Favorite of most) and trying the Lavender/Vanilla in 2 different qty's (far right has 1/3...

I bottled these 3 today. The lavender was divine! Strawberry was a bit on the tart side, hopeful it will mellow over time. The chocolate was good but must confess, my least favorite of the three. I will be doing more of the lavender in the near future. May increase the vanilla to 1 1/2 oz...

OK, here is what I decided to do. 1 lavender/vanilla (1/2 cup dried flowers-1oz van extract), 1 strawberry (pound frozen) and one chocolate (6oz nestle powder). Any thoughts? Suggestions?

I racked my first batch of mead in November (6 gallons) and before I bottle I was thinking of taking half (3-1 gallon carboys) and doing some flavors. I would like to do a vanilla/lavender as one (looking for a recipe). Any other ideas/recipes that you would suggest?

Thanks! How soon do I need to do this and about how much will it dilute it?