Hi my name is Logan, I am a new member and I am currently in the fermenting process with my first batch of mead(3 flavors). I followed recipes for all 3, and was wondering if there were any helpful tips or tricks I could get my hands on. For instance I have been hearing and reading lots about stirring the mead during fermentation, but I have no idea the frequency to do that at.
My equipment: 3 glass gallon carboys with airlocks.
Flavors: blackberry clove cinnamon, apple cinnamon, and a spiced citrus(used lots of orange zest avoiding the rind)
Yeast: D-47 lalvin
Notes: first day fermentation very aggressive it seems. Blackberries bloated too far up and clogged airlock. Had to remove airlock and replace with spare, stirred the blackberry mead.
My equipment: 3 glass gallon carboys with airlocks.
Flavors: blackberry clove cinnamon, apple cinnamon, and a spiced citrus(used lots of orange zest avoiding the rind)
Yeast: D-47 lalvin
Notes: first day fermentation very aggressive it seems. Blackberries bloated too far up and clogged airlock. Had to remove airlock and replace with spare, stirred the blackberry mead.