I don't test my OG as I know how much honey there is in a specific amount of water. So I just use the theoric OG for reference but I do measure FG once the fruits fall to the bottom.
Also, 1G, once ready ... is gone way too fast ... 10G is the answer. :mug:
Yes it will get better over time as flavours blend together. I bottled mine 8 months ago and it is now awesome. When your mead is clear, bottle and let it sit. I started to drink mine after 4 months.
I need to make a 5 gallon batch of this !