I think I killed my mead

[leytonangell]

I started my first mead the other day and used a 6ltr tub with secure lid to do my first fermentation. It audibly occurred to me this morning that I may have killed it by putting the lid on securely.

Is this right?
Should I have left it open for air circulation?

I have been stirring everyday and it froths up each time

 

[HB_in_Subic]

You are doing fine, as evidenced by the carbonation. Also be careful with adding nutrients as it turn into an explosion. I usually dissolve my nutrient additions in a small amount of sanitized water (heated then cooled) to avoid the nucleation. A lot of people just lay a tshirt over the top during the first 7 days before transferring to a carboy with airlock for secondary.

A hydrometer is your friend and will let you know when the yeast have stopped (stable gravity readings over several days).

 

[leytonangell]

Ok, thanks. Fingers crossed it goes to plan

 

[Maylar]

You need to let the CO2 out during fermentation, or pressure will build up. Can't use a lid that's sealed.