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I forgot to post about my cycer back in October... Technically I made 2 batches, but one is infected and I don't know if I'll keep it. So I'll only record the one batch 1114.5 + 5 1119.5

Jackstraw, You could always let it ferment dry, and then back sweeten. Another option is to use a yeast that cuts out at a lower ABV. There are a few benefits to fermenting at lower gravitates in my opinion. Ferments fast, ages faster, and you can drink more in a single sitting without feeling...

+5 show mead +5 strawberry melomel 473

That's great you have a second batch going. This has become somewhat well known among my friends and they are demanding that I make more. I think I'm going to wait till apples are in season before I start up another batch though. For the batch that is still cloudy, have you tried racking it...

This came out great. I bottled a tittle too soon, so there is some carbonation. But if I decant it or chill it in ice it brings out the sweetness and apple flavor. When it was bottled, it had a very red tint to it, but over time has lost most of the red color. The best part was that, it started...

+5 Show mead 376

1 Gallon of a different take on JOAM. Instead of raisins, I used black tea. 288

Winter Mead (Cycer plus cranberry juice) Started 12-12-15 Bottled 3-16-16

I've made the mistake of bottling my first batch too soon. The mead had been in the secondary for about 8 months. I was able to see through it, but by now means could read a newspaper through it. But it wasn't dropping any lees and just thought that it was a hazy batch. So I bottled. A couple...

I wonder if WineisRed ever got his hand on those clap N' clamp swingtops? I'm thinking about ordering some. That way I don't have to worry about giving away my nice bottles.

1 Gallon - Chocolate Black Cherry melomel 1 Gallon - joe's ancient orange mead 108 + 2 = 110

I just started a 5 gallon batch of this. It smells so good, and has tons of activity. ~14 pounds of honey Yeast: D-47 Did use yeast nutrient. Didn't take any other notes or readings.

Just started a 5 gallon batch. I used the Winter Mead recipe, with apple and cranberry juice. Smells so good right now. 959

First mead. Spices were added in primary. The cinnamon is most noticeable. It's 9 months old. I might be moving and had to put it in something less risky. Or I would have continued bulk aging till crystal clarity.

5 gal metheglin made with Costco honey 5 gal Mead made with raw orange blossom honey. 714

Hey everyone! This is my first post here. I'm still new to wine making. So be easy on me. I want to be clear that this is a log and not a tried and tested recipe. Any and all advice is welcome. Peach Ginger Wine - Aug, 15 2015 2-3 Gallons of mashed peaches (ranging in ripeness) 10 Lbs...