Liquisky
Well-Known Member
I've picked up 3 lbs of raw mesquite honey and I plan on making a gallon of dry show mead with it. The honey I picked up is "guaranteed not to have been heated at any time."
I want to make the best mead I can with this light honey.
How hot should I bring the water to dissolve this?
I've never had to dissolve raw honey. The processed stuff I brought to about 120 degrees. Is this too high for the really good stuff.
Any suggestions so that I get the best product from this batch.
I plan on using appropriate amounts of DAP, Potassium Carbonate (per the mead forum sticky) , and Yeast energizer and shake the hell out of the jug to aerate.
I have Lalvin 118, D47, and Montrachet yeasts. Which one would you more experienced guys suggest for a really great dry mead I can enjoy with family Christmas 2009?
I want to make the best mead I can with this light honey.
How hot should I bring the water to dissolve this?
I've never had to dissolve raw honey. The processed stuff I brought to about 120 degrees. Is this too high for the really good stuff.
Any suggestions so that I get the best product from this batch.
I plan on using appropriate amounts of DAP, Potassium Carbonate (per the mead forum sticky) , and Yeast energizer and shake the hell out of the jug to aerate.
I have Lalvin 118, D47, and Montrachet yeasts. Which one would you more experienced guys suggest for a really great dry mead I can enjoy with family Christmas 2009?