BankerJohn
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I was recently given a package of LV1116 yeast. Can this be used to make mead? I've never made mead before and wondering if this strain of yeast would work.
I was recently given a package of LV1116 yeast. Can this be used to make mead? I've never made mead before and wondering if this strain of yeast would work.
I appreciate the advice I'm hearing. Thank you!
Do I need to heat the water in the beginning to 160 then flame out to then add the honey? I have a counterflow chiller that will allow me to cool the water down with no problem.
We have a local apiary & roadside stand that sells 'local' honey. This time of year, the orange groves are blooming and most of it will be a mix of orange blossom and clover. I'm going to pick some up later today. From what I have read, I'll ask for some of the "dirtier honey" to pick up more flavors from the pollen.
It is probably too soon to talk about bottling since it seems this batch will go for a while. But, when do you bottle it off? I have grolsch .5L bottles. Is this ok, or are they better in a champagne bottle with cork & wire hood?
so I picked up 10# of honey and intend to make a 4 gallon batch. Do I start with 4 gallons or a little more to account for loss during siphons, etc.
Also, do I sterilize the carboy before starting?
Do I need to boil the water then cool?
Do I spinkle dry yeast on top or mix it in?
I'm getting excited about trying this. Call me guinea pig
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