I have decided to add more cocoa to my 3 gallon batch of chocolate cinnamon mead. I originally put in 8 ounces of Hershey's cocoa. I now realize this wasn't enough plus I believe lost a lot of it in the kreuzen before I slapped on a blow off tube.
How much more cocoa do you guys think I should add?
Also what do you think the best way to add the cocoa is?
Right now the mead is in a 3 gallon carboy, I do have a spare 6 gallon carboy. (Hobby fund is tapped, can't buy anymore equipment anytime soon)
I was thinking siphon half of the mead into the 6 gallon, add more cocoa, do you think 8 ounces would be enough? Or should I go 16 more ounces? Siphon the rest of the mead on top, stir with degassing rod. Siphon back into the 3 gallon.
Do you see any big problems with this?
When?
I am new to this whole game. What am I looking for before I rack mead or wine?
No noticeable airlock activity?
A certain sg?
Just an amount of time?
Then racking how often is healthy for the mead or wine?
Also when should I be using campden tablets? Or should I?
Only three Weeks into this hobby and I'm hooked.
Thanks everyone, you have been a great help already.
How much more cocoa do you guys think I should add?
Also what do you think the best way to add the cocoa is?
Right now the mead is in a 3 gallon carboy, I do have a spare 6 gallon carboy. (Hobby fund is tapped, can't buy anymore equipment anytime soon)
I was thinking siphon half of the mead into the 6 gallon, add more cocoa, do you think 8 ounces would be enough? Or should I go 16 more ounces? Siphon the rest of the mead on top, stir with degassing rod. Siphon back into the 3 gallon.
Do you see any big problems with this?
When?
I am new to this whole game. What am I looking for before I rack mead or wine?
No noticeable airlock activity?
A certain sg?
Just an amount of time?
Then racking how often is healthy for the mead or wine?
Also when should I be using campden tablets? Or should I?
Only three Weeks into this hobby and I'm hooked.
Thanks everyone, you have been a great help already.