I have B. Arch, but I'm finishing BS Nursing while working in a microbiology lab. I don't know what I'm doing with my life other than brewing good beer......
Acetone (nail polish remover) works absolute wonders! I usually do an OxyClean soak to get the majority of gunk and label off then take an acetone soaked cotton ball to remove the rest.
Well looks like I found my side project! Did you keg or bottle? I haven't made a braggot yet and wondered how the CO2 bitterness from force carbonating in a keg would blend with a sweeter braggot.
Not surprised on the honey's fermentation speed, I just did a mead with Nottingham (I was too lazy...