First raw presureized mead has

[msimpson99]

I recently finished pressure fermenting a raw mead. This was my second pressure fermentation and my first raw mead.
Shown here the mead is at about .998. Very cloudy.



As this is my first actual raw honey ferment, I don't know what to expect. This honey came from my own bees and I only did some basic straining with a dual sieve (18, and 25 mesh).

Shown here there is some particulate on the top of the mead, looks like pollen to me.



For now I am moving it to a cooler area (about 57 degrease Fahrenheit ) and see how much falls out of suspension. Note that since it was pressure fermented, it is carbonated.

For anyone who has fermented unfiltered raw honey, I would love your comments.

 

[msimpson99]

I racked to a carboy going through a 5 micron filter. This removed all the particulate matter. I will age it for another month and give it a try.

 

[msimpson99]

FYI even though its pretty young, it tastes very good.

 

[msimpson99]

I do have a full write-up on this here:
Mead from Raw Honey — My Slovenian Hive