Want to try my hand at mead

[GeorgiaTiger]

Should I do 1 gallon or bust out with the 5 gallon one to begin with? Read this (https://www.homebrewtalk.com/current-mead-making-techniques.html) a few times already but will probably have some questions. Can anyone provide advice to me, someone who has never tried mead? Anywhere I can find recipes and detailed instructions?

 

[Vrishnak]

When I started I just did 1 gallon batches to see what worked and what didn't.

 

[Shortbeard]

I started doing 5 gallon batches and so far so good some have turned out better than others but nothing undrinkable. As for recipes and things I have found this an invaluable resource.
https://denardbrewing.com/blog/category/mead/

Best of luck.

 

[thm57]

When starting out with a larger fermenter always confirm the size. when I started out I thought I had a 5 gallon carboy, but it was 6 gallons and I made some batches that were less strong than they should have been.

 

[MaxTheSpy]

Im still fairly new and I took the oppertunity to write a blog on making mead as a biginner and my experience and qeustions I had that ive found answers to. If you want to check it out Click Here

Other than that, Id say go for it, 1 gallon batches are a great way to see what works and what wont.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Gallons to start are manageable and cost les to make if that is an issue. The bigger issue is if you like wine or mead specifically? Dry mead to me tastes very much like dry wine. You can also make it sweet, all depends on your tastes. It's not hard generally, but you'll need patience just like any brew project, just more than with beer.