I have been starting meads and metheglins at around 14% alcohol. I feed them only raisins and bee pollen. They start quickly (on 71b, cote des blanc, or d47) and go down to around 2% within a couple of weeks at around 60 degrees, but then slow down to a crawl that can go on for several months. They turn out very nice indeed, but I am just wondering if I can get similar results without the massive slowdown? Increase nutrients? Increase temp from 6o ish to 70 towards during the slowdown?
I know some slowdown is normal, even desirable. But to this degree? Can I do better? Or is this just the nature of honey and meads?
Thanks
I know some slowdown is normal, even desirable. But to this degree? Can I do better? Or is this just the nature of honey and meads?
Thanks