SegmentedMonkey
Well-Known Member
I was just checking the status on my cyser, and over the last month, I've done 3 checks on it's SG and it's showing 1.005 each time. I'm guessing she's done. Being done above 1, does that mean that it most likely hit the max ABV and then the yeast croaked, leaving some sugar behind? Does this rule out bottle carbing? I used a Lalvin EC-1118 yeast, which I've had good results with in the past, and previously, my last two batches stabilized around 0.998 to 0.995, and they bottle carbed nicely with 3/4 cup of dextrose for the 23L batch.
This batch WAS a little richer than previous, with a total of 18lb honey and 3 gallons of apple cider.
Am I stuck with a still mead, barring a force carb system?
This batch WAS a little richer than previous, with a total of 18lb honey and 3 gallons of apple cider.
Am I stuck with a still mead, barring a force carb system?