Recent content by vahallasbrew3

I have a batch of what I call RAM or regular ass mead and i was wondering how long I need to let the yeasties do their thing before I racked and bottled it. Oh I dont have a way of checking gravity yet so I have no idea what it is all I know is that it's a 3/4 gallon batch with 2 pounds of honey...

Where can I get my hands on one of these gravity meter checkers. Oh btw I don't live anywhere near a brewing store.

Yeah i think im gonna let it sit for another good month and a half. Before I do anything to it.

Well I think it's done but I'm not to sure the airlock hasn't popped in a few days but there's still a few bubbles coming from the sediment at the bottom.

Yeah I think it'll be ok in a few months it'll be drinkable when should I rack it? In like a month or so

Just tasted my first ever batch of JAOM and it's really strong the alcohol is over powering like I can't taste the oranges Clove, cinnamon or rasins at all. I used bread yeast like it says in the recipe I don't think it should be this strong no?

I shall do that. :)

My mead starting to clear up and the yeast and things are settling to the bottom the strange thing is it's only 2 weeks old it's been a steady 73o in the closet were I had it. I don't have a meter to test the alcohol so I don't know what it is or the sugar level. Should I wait and repitch the...

Thanks everyone for the advice and tips!