Recent content by ArcticWolf907

Fair enough. :)

So, with the same yeast, and same sized batch, you just keep it between 60 and 70?

God I wish I had a basement. It would make everything so much easier. I'm in Houston. The water table here is really high, so none of the houses around here have basements. I'm going to set it to a smaller temperature range. I might have to reposition the thermometer. Maybe it's to far from the...

So, my first batch has been started. I have a question though, I used a packet of Red Star Premier Blanc yeast. What temp is ideal for fermentation? I have it currently between 65 and 75. I got an Inkbird temperature control unit from Amazon and hooked it up to a spare fridge we had in the...

That helps alot as far as learning terminology.

Has anyone here opened a meadery? Specifically in Texas, but interested in the subject as a whole across the nation.

@CKuhns Please don't be sorry. I'm extremely new to everything, and I'm getting closer and closer to starting my first brew. I love hearing little "rants" like that because it helps me understand the perspective you are coming from when giving me advice. I have been searching for a beer or...

So, with the timeframes in mind for how long it takes for fermentation to complete, and then the aging of the mead, how often do you guys to batches? Like do yall brew once a month so that you have a rotating supply of mead? Or do yall usually brew once a year? And would it be better to do...

@CKuhns That is a neat idea! I'll keep it in mind. :)

@JimRausch @bernardsmith Thank you so much for all the advice. I've still got a couple of items to collect before j can start, but this has been extremely helpful!

Thank you very much @Seamonkey84! I appreciate it!

@Seamonkey84 But I'm planning on adding them after fermentation mostly just for flavor. Would it be basically the same prep? Just at the end instead of before the yeast and all? Also, should I leave the skins on?

@bernardsmith @JimRausch So how should the fruits be prepared before putting them in the mead?

@Maylar Thank you! Yes, I forgot to mention it, but I got a hydrometer off of wish about a week ago. Tracking says it should be here around the 22nd.

@bernardsmith Thank you! That is fantastic advice. I will be sure to check everything said here when I finally start it up.