Recent content by SitOnItFonzie

Thanks for all of the info! I do however have 1 more question: Is there any point in where this method would not work? For example, if I were to bulk age say, a mead, for a year, then bottle with corn sugar would I still get it to carb?

How much priming sugar is generally needed for bottling? How much is too much? What are some good rules to follow to ensure a good carbonation? Thanks in advance

Just re racked.... Looking great....tasted good too. gonna be a good one after bulk aging

Has anyone substituted agave nectar for honey? If so, what were the results?

Peppermint is best added in the secondary via mesh bag...or I guess you could steep as a tea and adding to the must. At any rate, I would stick with peppermint and avoid spearmint....

It was 1 cup h2o...

I steeped the tea leaves in boiled h2o then added it to the must.....

Depending on where you live, perhaps a barter could be arranged :p

so I just started this new mead recipe.... WLP720 12 pounds clover honey 10 blood oranges (juice and rind only) 2 pounds black berries 1 cup earl gray tea 2 vanilla beans 1 1/4 tsp tannin pectic enzyme Yeast nutrient I heated up the fruits and rinds and turned into a juice before adding the...