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Forum: Mead Forum 03-16-2013, 05:18 PM
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Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
My 2 cents on bulk aging is to go with a airlock....

My 2 cents on bulk aging is to go with a airlock. After dozens of batches and bottle bombs after bottling something a year after aging. I'd say better safe then sorry.
Forum: Mead Forum 11-10-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 217
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
I did a batch of Bochet with that exact yeast...

I did a batch of Bochet with that exact yeast myself two years ago. As far as I remember it clarified real quick (3-4 weeks). I let it sit till my hydrometer read .997 and then racked. I think this...
Forum: Mead Forum 11-10-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 324
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
I found this first one on google and it says no. ...

I found this first one on google and it says no.
http://beerutopia.com/2008/04/17/is-home-brewing-legal-in-your-state/

But, this is one sites state laws and give more info. You can always go to...
Forum: Mead Forum 11-10-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 490
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
I've had some good experiences using beer yeast...

I've had some good experiences using beer yeast with honey. Nottingham or safale 05 both work great and leave a ABV aroung 9-10%. The batch I did was a vanilla methegyn, not a cyser, but after bulk...
Forum: Mead Forum 09-13-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
Keep us posted. I'm interested to learn if...

Keep us posted. I'm interested to learn if rhubarb can be used to speed up primary fermentation.
Forum: Wine Making Forum 09-13-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
I know I maybe a bit biased (being a mead maker)...

I know I maybe a bit biased (being a mead maker) but if you do NEED to add fermentables you may consider adding a little bit of honey. The sugars in honey are 100% fermentable and even in small...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 09-13-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,075
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
For future batches you may want to consider...

For future batches you may want to consider freezing them whole and thawing before you brew with them. The freezing breaks the cell walls and allow the most flavor and juices to come out.
Forum: Wine Making Forum 09-13-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,213
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
Lol! I love this thread. ... almost wish my lady...

Lol! I love this thread. ... almost wish my lady would shy away from my brew. I have her and most of her friends lining up to drink what I make. Gotta hide some bottles so I get some.

On the...
Forum: Mead Forum 09-12-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 576
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
Well... The longer you can wait the better. When...

Well... The longer you can wait the better. When I stated mead I was always eager to bottle as soon as it clarified. I had melomels that were crystall clear at bottling that later showed a solid...
Forum: Mead Forum 09-07-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 263
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
As far as clearing goes, the nutrients in the...

As far as clearing goes, the nutrients in the fruit can cause the fast clearing. Whenever I do a batch with black berries or raspberries they drop clear within a week of reaching .997. I've been told...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 08-25-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
Well EC-1118 is a strong yeast and will ferment...

Well EC-1118 is a strong yeast and will ferment pretty dry. I wouldn't recommend it if you want to preserve the pear flavor (71B-1122 or Montrachet work much better).
As far as how much will fit in...
Forum: Mead Forum 08-25-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,803
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
Yea the Merlot was probably the most "drinkable"....

Yea the Merlot was probably the most "drinkable". I fed most of it to my alcoholic mother-in-law though. LOL. It was in the fridge for almost a month before that...
Forum: Mead Forum 08-25-2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 341
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
Are there any hardware stores in your part of the...

Are there any hardware stores in your part of the world? I use clear heat resistant PVC tubing and it works great. No after taste.
Forum: Wine Making Forum 08-24-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,815
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
+1 I agree. 200 gallons of alcohol is...

+1

I agree. 200 gallons of alcohol is actually a staggering amount for 1 year. Unless you are throwing keggers daily or trying to sell, normal consumption should be covered under that amount.
...
Forum: Mead Forum 08-23-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,386
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
I can chime in on the affects of aging hops with...

I can chime in on the affects of aging hops with meads. I did a Elderflower/Saaz metheglin about 1 1/2 years ago and opened a bottle the other day. The Saaz taste and aroma still came through strong...
Forum: Mead Forum 08-02-2011, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 429
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
Simple. Just add honey, water, and yeast!... As a...

Simple. Just add honey, water, and yeast!... As a guideline use 3-4 lbs of honey per gallon, use water to top UPTO a total like 1,2,3, or 5 gallons, choose a solid yeast like Lavins EC-1118 or...
Forum: Mead Forum 08-02-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 962
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
Another suggestion for a good carmel flavor would...

Another suggestion for a good carmel flavor would be to carmelize some of the honey like you would do in a Bochet. Not burn it, but work it to go a nice dark carmel brown.
I did a batch of carmel...
Forum: Mead Forum 08-02-2011, 06:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 495
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
It depends on what you're going for. If you want...

It depends on what you're going for. If you want it to to be 18+% (using EC118 for example) you would add honey to about 1.100, let it ferment dry, then add 3-4 lbs at a time (till its sweet enough),...
Forum: Mead Forum 08-02-2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,802
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
So, I looked up the policies and FedEx/UPS will...

So, I looked up the policies and FedEx/UPS will only ship of you are a licensed dealer and agree to there terms. USPS will not ship alcohol at all :(... It look like we are stuck to swapping fruit...
Forum: Mead Forum 07-29-2011, 04:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,802
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
Im interested in doing this again. If it was...

Im interested in doing this again. If it was legal id send ya a bottle from last year. Lol! I could send some of that Ambrosia honey again if you like?
Forum: Mead Forum 06-23-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 656
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
I'd love to know how your able to get wholesale...

I'd love to know how your able to get wholesale prices! If you have to drive to Lyon it might just be better to pay retail. lol. I've used Madhava's before and it does taste pretty good. My favorite...
Forum: Vendor Giveaways 06-23-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4,439
Views: 82,111
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
Please count me in!

Please count me in!
Forum: Mead Forum 06-21-2011, 04:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 656
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
I guess it depends on where you live. Here in...

I guess it depends on where you live. Here in Colorado most of the honey is wildflower or clover. I can get a gallon of wild flower and clover both for around $40 so I like to use mostly wild flower....
Forum: Mead Forum 06-16-2011, 12:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
It sounds like you are using fresh flowers so 20...

It sounds like you are using fresh flowers so 20 oz. should work well for you. The only issue I ran into is some people don't like the taste so a very strong flavored mead might turn other off. Of...
Forum: Mead Forum 06-16-2011, 12:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 656
Posted By 2ndGenBrewer
Fat bloke is right. It can be difficult to get a...

Fat bloke is right. It can be difficult to get a yeast (especially wine yeast) to get all the way too their max tolerance. Adding sorbate and sulfate after it has completly fisihed is the quickest...
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