rycov
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hey. this was/is my first mead attempt. usually i brew beer, but i wanted to try the prickly pear recipe from the joy of home brewing. he said use 20 lbs. of honey and if too sweet make a batch with 14 and blend. i wanted it to not be too sweet so i just used 16lbs. it fermented for a few months before it stopped bubbling then i cleared it with sparkalloid. and bottled. now i know he said to age it, but i tasted it when i bottled and it sucked. im wondering if it will get better after a year.(and how much better) it didn't seem to be infected.nothing weird looking. its really clear, and has a beautiful pinky orangeish color. it doesnt taste like it has any nasty bacteria in it. it just tastes like fermentation. not in a good way. its not undrinkable, but its also not fun to drink. i was bummed because he made it sound delicious. will aging it take out the harsh fermentation flavors? thanks