I started my first gallon of plain mead on 2/2 (I have some JAOM about ready for bottling, too).
I put 3lbs of clover honey in a 1 gallon jug, then topped off with spring water from the grocery store. I also added some LD Carlson Yeast Nutrient (1 tsp) and LD Carlson Yeast Energizer (1/2...