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Started a batch Feb 5, in a Mr Beer, my first attempt at mead. Looks to be super clear right now, but the fruit is still floating and looks to have a little white gunk on the exposed portions. Pulled a shot through the spigot and of course it clouded from the yeasties at the bottom, and it...

The Krausen has definitely fallen. It smells like beer. Guess I'll just wait for the proper tool to make sure it's good to go. And yeah, I know oxygen exposure is bad, but reminders never hurt ;)

I haven't popped the top off the bucket, didn't want to disturb it unless necessary. I'll check it when I get home from work today. And I guess I'll be ordering that hydrometer. . . :yes:

Of course, sorry. Here's the recipe: https://www.brewersfriend.com/homebrew/recipe/view/591178/better-bitter Temp has been 65-70° F. Has been blowing a bubble every 18 seconds for probably a week now.

Hey all, I put a fairly basic strong bitter in the bucket 17 days ago and I'm still getting a bubble every 18 seconds through the airlock. I was under the impression it should have been done at least a week ago. Should I wait it out? I really want to try it to see where it's at. I don't have a...