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Forum: Wine Making Forum 05-22-2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 101
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
Absolutely go for it. I have an apple blossom...

Absolutely go for it. I have an apple blossom mead planned once it blooms (spring is really taking it's time this year).
I figured that 2 quarts of lightly packed blossoms per gallon of must would...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 05-22-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,749
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
subscribed. I'm curious about flower wines...

subscribed. I'm curious about flower wines...
Forum: Cider Forum 05-14-2013, 12:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 154
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
It's up to you. I've done it a couple times, and...

It's up to you. I've done it a couple times, and not noticed any difference in flavours (key word is "noticed")--might be different if you have access to good quality unpasteurized cider. You don't...
Forum: Cider Forum 05-10-2013, 10:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 196
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
More oak, I think. Other than that, I'm fairly...

More oak, I think. Other than that, I'm fairly happy with where it is. Might back sweeten with juice concentrate when it comes time.
Forum: Mead Forum 05-09-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,252
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
I finally bottled this batch tonight. I will...

I finally bottled this batch tonight. I will definitely have to make a batch again this fall (with better measuring of honey).
The flavour is fairly light, nicely smoky, and there is a spiciness...
Forum: Cider Forum 05-09-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 196
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
It's tasting good so far--has been in secondary...

It's tasting good so far--has been in secondary for a while now. There is no oakyness (I didn't add that much, but I think it's contributing a bit of flavour), and I added two more cinnamon sticks...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 05-09-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 107
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
I typically go here...

I typically go here (http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/strains.asp) to help determine what strain I want when developing a recipe.
Forum: Mead Forum 04-08-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
Go for it. It's a style of mead known as a...

Go for it. It's a style of mead known as a braggot. I don't see any reason why not to use those grains, so long as you like the style of beer they are used in (I'm not a beer drinker, so can't...
Forum: Soda Making 04-07-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
If you can, try replacing the water with birch...

If you can, try replacing the water with birch sap. And looking the second link posted, it seems to be the inner bark that gets used--not the papery bit (and of course, the young stuff is probably...
Forum: Wine Making Forum 04-06-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 122
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
I would not try overtoasting them--I would see...

I would not try overtoasting them--I would see that just not working like you plan...unless you like the flavour like that. Try not to add the skins, unless you want the bitterness from that. ...
Forum: Mead Forum 04-02-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 863
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
Good plan for introducing yourself to mead--looks...

Good plan for introducing yourself to mead--looks like you've covered every major style. Although I prefer to coin the term floramel for meads flavoured with flowers. :mug:
Forum: Mead Forum 03-27-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 851
Views: 152,505
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
You have me beat on the price, but I don't even...

You have me beat on the price, but I don't even bother with the grommet--just drill the hole a bit small, heat the cap till slightly malleable, and shove the airlock in (and seal with wax if...
Forum: Mead Forum 03-27-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 225
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
I would say it sounds fine, other than the...

I would say it sounds fine, other than the needless boiling of the honey. I don't know much about hops (it's the part of beer I don't like), but think you get different flavours out of them...
Forum: Mead Forum 03-27-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 342
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
Not familiar with the wyeast strains--d47 could...

Not familiar with the wyeast strains--d47 could work (usual caveats of temperature). Personally I would (and did) use a strain used mainly for red wines.

I usually wait until it approaches the...
Forum: Mead Forum 03-27-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,277
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
There is that... Can't you buy clear beer...

There is that...

Can't you buy clear beer bottles though? Other than already filled...
Forum: Mead Forum 03-27-2013, 12:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
Sounds more like a slightly alcoholic soda to me,...

Sounds more like a slightly alcoholic soda to me, rather than something to get you drunk.
Forum: Mead Forum 03-26-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 342
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
If you add fruit in secondary, you'll get more of...

If you add fruit in secondary, you'll get more of a "fresh" fruit flavour. Primary some of the flavour will ferment out, and change (I have a mixed berry--which does contain blackberries--melomel...
Forum: Mead 03-26-2013, 03:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,437
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
Nope, doesn't taste ginny. I suppose I could do...

Nope, doesn't taste ginny. I suppose I could do a side by side taste test... :tank:
I'll get back to you in a few days, after re-tasting the hydromel--it's been a while since I drank any of it.
Forum: Mead Forum 03-26-2013, 03:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 800
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
I used Safale 05--had a batch of cider planned...

I used Safale 05--had a batch of cider planned that called for it, and just pulled 1/2 tsp from the package.
Forum: Mead Forum 03-26-2013, 03:20 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 152,505
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
Sharkman20, and johngottshall: Those are some...

Sharkman20, and johngottshall: Those are some NICE labels.
Forum: Mead Forum 03-25-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 800
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
Ok--I decided to leave my leaves in there until...

Ok--I decided to leave my leaves in there until racking.

My OG was 1.040. Need to check it--not sure if the yeast died, or if it just finished really quick.
Forum: Mead Forum 03-25-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 276
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
If you're adding it in the boil, I would say to...

If you're adding it in the boil, I would say to steep before adding the honey.

With the amount of tea you have, you will get a purer tea flavour from dry hopping in the secondary--and might be...
Forum: Mead Forum 03-23-2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 800
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
I started one last Saturday, as well. Using 1/3...

I started one last Saturday, as well. Using 1/3 cup of dried spearmint, about 'bout a pound of honey, and used safale 05 yeast.

What was your OG?
Forum: Mead Forum 03-22-2013, 01:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
Mine was approximately that OG, and also stalled...

Mine was approximately that OG, and also stalled at that point. Never did get it started again.

Pitching more yeast was vetoed though, the family liked it where it was, with the flavours I used.
Forum: Cider Forum 03-21-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 713
Posted By Brann_mac_Finnchad
Subscribed--this just sound cool. There's...

Subscribed--this just sound cool.

There's nothing saying that it would have to be permanently mounted into the wall. Have some kind of alcove...
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