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    First mead, abnormally slow fermentation?

    It was about 24C/75F when I pitched but has been 20C/68F past three days. The EC-1118 tolerates 10-30C or 50-86F. Would it be wise to add another packet of yeast, not dry pitching this time?
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    First mead, abnormally slow fermentation?

    I've been brewing beer for a few years so I guess I'm used to the speed of ale yeast but I tried my first batch of mead 6 days ago and the slow fermentation had me worried. Mixing honey and water I ended up with 23L/6 gallons @ 1.110 OG I dry pitched a packet of EC-1118 the same time I started...
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