Recent content by MiniMead

I am purchasing one today, whether in store or online. Don’t know what to do with it though

So I didn't have access to Yeast nutrient until today, and was advised yesterday to add a water/bread yeast mixture to my batch. Now that I have actual yeast nutrient...do I add more or was the 1/2 cup hot water water and single packet of yeast enough? If I do add more, how much and how often...

Thank you very much!

It’s a yeast that is used for red wines, white wines...for sweet wines. I believe it’s Lalvin 71B

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/what-is-this.688860/ 3lbs of honey 1/2 gallon of water ++heated in pot but not boiling, mixed up thoroughly+++ Pour into jar +++let cool to under 90+++ Add yeast +++recipe calls for half the packet but the gentleman that sold me the packet said to use...

What is a hysrometer? And I was going to grab some raisins and add them to the batch, granted it would be after the fact...

I added blackberries. I also noted that it isn’t bubbling either- I imagine that will start up eventually? I appreciate you taking the time to answer. Here’s a clearer photo.

Hello everyone! This is my first post on the page as well as second attempt at making mead. In my first, a cakey substance collected at the bottom of my jar, and when it came time to try the mead it has a very bitter taste. I just made a second batch last night around 10, and instructions said...