I'm looking to experiment with making a little mead. I've done a couple beers, and I've got a cider working right now, so with that experience and all the info I've seen here I'm pretty confident on getting a mead working. I can get several different varieties of honey locally, so I'd like to experiment. I've got two different 1/2 gallon glass "growlers" I could use. I've also got a 3 gallon carboy, but it's full of cider, and I've got plans for my 6 gallon brew buckets over the next couple months. So I'm stuck using the 1/2 gallons or ponying up for either a new 1 gallon or 3 gallon carboy. While the more carboy's the merrier, they can get a little pricey when buying new, and I can't seem to find any used ones recently.
My question is would a half gallon experiment be worth the time? Also, since most yeast packets are built for 3-6 gallon batches what's the best way to break it down for a 1/2 gallon batch? (or pitch it all and watch it take off)
My question is would a half gallon experiment be worth the time? Also, since most yeast packets are built for 3-6 gallon batches what's the best way to break it down for a 1/2 gallon batch? (or pitch it all and watch it take off)
