My Big Oops

[Munster51]

Made my first Mead, a BOMM, on 1/22/16. So yesterday, I get my kid to help.
First mistake; I asked my 11 year old to get me the container that had DAP written in tape on the lid. She likes to help, so I tell her to measure out 1/4 tsp and add it in as I was taking my wisk upstairs.
Second mistake; Not making sure the kids were put on correctly after she helped me last time.

Evidently, the DAP and Potassium Sorbate lids got switched.

The good news, I have gone from 1.100 to 1.054.

The bad news is, it was 1.052 when I checked today.

I am hoping my yeasties can eat some more honey before the K SorbAte fully does it's job.

 

[JoshuaW]

Chances are they will be fine. With honey being kind of expensive, it might be worth pitching some more yeast to try to salvage it, along with a lot of nutrients and a little bit of energizer. This is definitely a RDWHAHB moment, aside from what I mentioned there isnt a whole lot you can do, but it will more than likely turn out okay!

 

[Munster51]

I assume I will not be able to repurchase the yeast from this batch because of the potassium sorbate.

 

[loveofrose]

With sorbate by itself (no cold crash or sulfites), an active 1388 will probably blow past it like its not there. No worries!

 

[Munster51]

I was waiting for the BOMM master to speak, thanks!