I'm new mead. In fact, I've yet to make a batch. However, I was planning on starting a batch of Joe's Ancient Orange Mead in the next couple days and probably make a blueberry mead in the next couple of weeks when I have another carboy available. For the most part the manner in which mead is made is relatively simple but I am concerned about the bottling. I've bottled beer and cardonated apflewein before but never anything into wine bottles. When the time comes I'd like to have as much knowledge on the subject as possible....
Can anyone recommend a decent source of information on bottling non-carbonated wine/mead (or just mead if it makes a difference)?
I doubt I'll be investing into anything more expensive than a double level corker so any info on their use would be helpful. As would info on which types of corks the standard wine bottle uses (I assume 9 x 1 1/2?).
Do bottles of mead need to be resting on their side after the first couple days to keep the cork moist (or whatever)? Do the synthetic corks need that as well?
Thanks
Can anyone recommend a decent source of information on bottling non-carbonated wine/mead (or just mead if it makes a difference)?
I doubt I'll be investing into anything more expensive than a double level corker so any info on their use would be helpful. As would info on which types of corks the standard wine bottle uses (I assume 9 x 1 1/2?).
Do bottles of mead need to be resting on their side after the first couple days to keep the cork moist (or whatever)? Do the synthetic corks need that as well?
Thanks