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When you use nutrients and energizer the fermentation is going to be faster with a much lower chance of not starting/stalling. That doesn't mean that you can't do it without them though, much depends on the initial gravity and the yeast you use. I've just accomplished a full fermentation from...

Hello, every strain has different characteristics (alcohol tolerance, temperature tolerance, nutrients requirement, volatile acidity production, suitability for aging on lees, flocculation etc.) and the kind and quantity of byproducts they release will impart the mead different flavours...

Did you take a gravity reading? What kind of yeast are you using? 3,4kg of honey for a 5L batch sounds like an insane high OG (should be around 1.200). You'll probably need to water it down and repitch. Here a couple of resources that could help you: Mead Calculator Newbee Guide to Making Mead

Hello Homebrewers, My first two batches of mead are about to end primary fermentation. I'd like to age one on them on the lees (yeast is suitable) in the primary carboy until it clarifies and then rack in a oak barrel I've got. Now, I have the impression that my airlock is not completely...