Recent content by Carey59

Thanks for the raisin advice. Now, how many do I use? I'm doing a 5 U.S. gallon batch, which contains 18.5 pounds of honey. I'll "cook" it on the BBQ (for safety reasons), add HOT water to it (watching, as it splatters). Thanks for your input. Carey

hello, I'm about to try my luck at doing a Castle Bochet Mead, and I'm wondering how necessary it is to use a yeast nutrient? Also, if it's an absolute must do, can I use raisins or something else, as opposed to a chemical nutrient?