Should I rack?

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rich5665

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I have two meads that have been fermenting for roughly a month or more. Should I rack them or leave them be?

1: Batched June 9, 2015: Fermentation is still very active. 4# honey, Orange slices and raisins. Day 39

2: Batched June 20, 2015: Fermentation not as active as Mead 1. 3# Honey and 1 Gallon Apple juice, 25 raisins. Day 27

Neither mead appears to be clearing and the fruit in the jugs has not sunk yet. I keep a towel wrapped around the jugs to keep the light out.

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If it hasn't cleared and its not sitting on a bed of lees I would leave it until the signs of vigorous fermentation have subsided.
 
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