Recent content by curiousbrew

I was also surprised by the amount included in the kit, I probably should have held off adding the additional pound. I did a basic calculation of abv from the readings I took. I had a feeling that my initial readings were not accurate since I was getting used to the process, but if it was...

I took a pretty detailed log of my mead making here: First Batch - MEAD - Oct 26 2021 - did it come through OK? 1. Must was a pretty standard 71-72 degrees. I did not take an initial reading, but I suspect it was a degree or two warmer, maybe 73 degrees. At one point the room temperature...

Mead makers, and merry friends, I embarked on this new hobby and have a question. I've read through and have been following the "Complete Guide to Making Mead" as closely as possible, with careful attention to sanitization, temperature, yeast hydration, yeast nutrients, de-carbonating in the...

Presumably everyone is a little different, but I've noticed that drinking sweet alcoholic beverages will quickly trigger heartburn for me. I can't for example drink sweet wine - particularly Moscato d'Asti. I tested an early batch of my first gallon of mead, and since it was still sweet it...