Just did a taste test?

[vahallasbrew3]

Just tasted my first ever batch of JAOM and it's really strong the alcohol is over powering like I can't taste the oranges Clove, cinnamon or rasins at all. I used bread yeast like it says in the recipe I don't think it should be this strong no?

 

[Bugeaud]

It was the same with my JAOM. Except I have no postliminary, because I was stupid back then and ruined my mead by trying to make it taste better with tons of cinnamon. Then after I realized it was going to be really nasty forever, I just left it at my dads. Came back he had freezer distilled it for god knows what reason it was nasty Cinnamon JAOM slop 30% ABV. But yeah........ should be (relatively) good and drinkable within 2 months.

 

[vahallasbrew3]

Yeah I think it'll be ok in a few months it'll be drinkable when should I rack it? In like a month or so

 

[Bugeaud]

Common practice is, rack when A: clear, and B: when you check every day for signs of fermenting for two weeks. Once both are checked off you're good to rack. Though, many do it differently..

 

[vahallasbrew3]

Well I think it's done but I'm not to sure the airlock hasn't popped in a few days but there's still a few bubbles coming from the sediment at the bottom.

 

[Bugeaud]

Well, you can really rack at any time, as long as their is an airlock on there (There usually is in case of any residual CO2) but I'd reccomend waiting a while longer. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt your mead.

 

[vahallasbrew3]

Yeah i think im gonna let it sit for another good month and a half. Before I do anything to it.