Does Young Mead have that "Hot" turpentine/Jet Fuel Character? haha

[JR88]

Got some Potent **** here, Orange Mandarin/Mead haha, about 2 month into Ferment Racked/Filter Bottled up boy does it Smell Potent...I wanna say its closer to 17-18% ABV haha, hoping this Jet Fuel "Hot" Character will age out etc

 

[Culbetron]

Yeah, I've got the same thing. I'm guessing you didn't do staggered nutrient additions either.

Oh well, it should be drinkable by 2025

 

[JR88]

I don't know about that long but yeah might take some good Time to Age out haha

 

[gratus fermentatio]

The higher the ABV, the longer it takes to age out those "hot/fuel" flavors; but they do age out.
Regards, GF.

 

[theDREWery]

A good rule has been one month per % point. I've also noticed hotter, more jet fuel/rubbing alcohol smells and flavors with citrus, but that may just be my perception.

Staggered nutrient additions will help to prevent these flavors and aromas from developing, probably giving you a drinkable/enjoyable mead sooner.

 

[Ike]

Edited: silly question. Sorry. Nothing to see here. Move along.

 

[Matrix4b]

Nearly all mead will be this way only 2 months into the ferment. Even 2 months into the aging. Simple advice: Let it age for at least a year.

 

[loveofrose]

Make a BOMM while this one ages out.


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