I made a mead for the first time a LONG time ago. I had it in a glass carboy for several months and the airlock went dry because I'm stupid and lazy. I racked it into a plastic carboy with some grape juice to give it a bit of flavor. It was pretty dry and probably oxidized.
Now I want to use the space (It's been sitting there for MANY more months. I'm too embarrassed to say how many) and I give it a taste to see if it's a dumper.
I think it's not bad! Not quite as sweet as I'd like it, but definitely worth drinking IMO.
I give a taste to my wife who scrunches up her face and exclaims how strong and alcoholic it is!
WFT? I am fairly sensitive to that, but I didn't get that effect at all!
So how am I supposed to know if this is safe to give to other people?? I'd have to bottle the whole batch and give some out as tasters...
Now I want to use the space (It's been sitting there for MANY more months. I'm too embarrassed to say how many) and I give it a taste to see if it's a dumper.
I think it's not bad! Not quite as sweet as I'd like it, but definitely worth drinking IMO.
I give a taste to my wife who scrunches up her face and exclaims how strong and alcoholic it is!
WFT? I am fairly sensitive to that, but I didn't get that effect at all!
So how am I supposed to know if this is safe to give to other people?? I'd have to bottle the whole batch and give some out as tasters...