DawnofthWill
Active Member
I started my first mead about 6 weeks ago and left it alone. I am trying the JAOM recipe in a 4L water jug with an airlock and bung stuffed in the top.
Upon inspection today I found that there is a small split in the threads at the top of the jug with a small opening where air can get in. I do keep a T-shirt covering the jug (to keep out any sun and provide a little additional warmth) but I am worried about off flavours and oxidization. I am not sure how long the split has been there for.
The only remedy I can think of right now is to add some room temp. sweetened apple cider after racking to another vessel.
Anyways...should I be worried and does this sound like an acceptable solution?
Upon inspection today I found that there is a small split in the threads at the top of the jug with a small opening where air can get in. I do keep a T-shirt covering the jug (to keep out any sun and provide a little additional warmth) but I am worried about off flavours and oxidization. I am not sure how long the split has been there for.
The only remedy I can think of right now is to add some room temp. sweetened apple cider after racking to another vessel.
Anyways...should I be worried and does this sound like an acceptable solution?