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I've done a couple batches of mixed berry cider and I've never been unhappy with the results. I'll admit I'm generally a bit lazy, but I usually just add the puree to my juice base (1lb/1gal) right at the start of fermentation and let it go. One thing to be aware of though, you're probably...

So I'm going to be starting my second batch of mead within the next couple days. I was really happy with my first batch, but I want to try something a little different this time. I'm thinking about adding just enough apple juice (most likely concentrate) to give just a hint of apple flavor and...

^^ I second this. It's really difficult to divide the vial by less than half, honestly dividing it by half isn't always easy depending on how active the yeast decides to be. You'll be fine; you're not over pitching enough for it to be relevant. I've done exactly that dozens of times.

You're probably going to be okay. I've been firing off 1-2 batches a month over the last six months or so doing essentially what you're describing and I've had a few that were slow to start, but nothing that was bad. Well, at least nothing that was bad because of the juice base. That's...