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Nope. No back sweat. Nasty! Simple mead. 3 gallon 11 lbs honey and Lavin 1118 yeast. Is in secondary for two weeks now. Clarifying nicely. Just wanted some experienced feedback.

My first mead is a little dry. How do I back sweetin it? Give a beer brewer some help on a first ever mead please!

Thanks Harry. Was too lazy to research myself!

I like raw oats in a stout. To me it adds body and that velvety mouth feel.

I have been brewing for a couple years now and am transitioning to partial mash and all grain from all extract. Can anyone tell me how many pounds of raw grains it takes to equal 3 lbs of extract (that's how my home brew store sells it) ? Appreciate it guys!

My first mead is in the secondary. Happy with my results so far. 14.5-15 abv. It is a little dry to me. I saw something about " back sweetening" to get my desired taste. How do you do this and with what?

Hey man, you mentioned "back " sweetening" my first ever mead. If it isn't sweet enough for me how do I do that?

Again, thanks guys. I'm an amateur beer brewer. But have never done a mead. Thanks for all the help and suggestions.

Should I add it all at once? Or maybe over time?

Thanks for the help guys. Toned it down to three gallons. Not very happy with my OG. 1.080. Is it ok to add more honey during the primary fermentation?

I am attempting my first mead tomorrow. I have 12 lbs of clover honey, and Lavin EC-1118 yeast. Which I now understand is for a dry type of wine. How can I keep it more on the semi sweet side? Doing a five gallon batch.