Have our first traditional sweet mead that will be available shortly (all melomels prior to this) and I'd like to oak barrel a portion of it (new American oak... medium toast).
Just wondering for those of you that have barreled your mead, how long did you leave it in the barrel? I realize it's dependent upon barrel size and each person's particular taste but I was just trying to get some idea. I'll be sampling every few days at first but should I expect days or weeks? Longer?
Just wondering for those of you that have barreled your mead, how long did you leave it in the barrel? I realize it's dependent upon barrel size and each person's particular taste but I was just trying to get some idea. I'll be sampling every few days at first but should I expect days or weeks? Longer?