DaveVanO
Well-Known Member
I made a Raspberry/Blackberry Melomel on 1/18 with the following recipe:
1 Gallon Batch
2 1/2lbs clover honey
4oz fresh raspberries
4oz fresh blackberries
1 juice of lemon
1 juice of lime
1/2c Earl Grey Tea
Yeast:Lalvin D47
I racked into secondary on 1/26 and off of the fruit because fermentation was complete (1.000 hydrometer reading for 2 days). The recipe claims 60day secondary, or until clear. Today on 1/29, I noticed it has cleared quite nicely and will be completely cleared within the next 2 days.
I plan to carb the mead, Once it is completely cleared, I plan to rack off the bit of lees that is at the bottom. (im not the best at racking yet). My issue is...should i rack to a tertiary for a few weeks/month and then bottle/carb? Or should I just go right into bottles and carb. AND how much dextrose should be used in each bottle? (12oz bottles)
Thanks for any help.
-Dave
1 Gallon Batch
2 1/2lbs clover honey
4oz fresh raspberries
4oz fresh blackberries
1 juice of lemon
1 juice of lime
1/2c Earl Grey Tea
Yeast:Lalvin D47
I racked into secondary on 1/26 and off of the fruit because fermentation was complete (1.000 hydrometer reading for 2 days). The recipe claims 60day secondary, or until clear. Today on 1/29, I noticed it has cleared quite nicely and will be completely cleared within the next 2 days.
I plan to carb the mead, Once it is completely cleared, I plan to rack off the bit of lees that is at the bottom. (im not the best at racking yet). My issue is...should i rack to a tertiary for a few weeks/month and then bottle/carb? Or should I just go right into bottles and carb. AND how much dextrose should be used in each bottle? (12oz bottles)
Thanks for any help.
-Dave