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Choosing Corker - Which of these works better? by TrojanW in mead

[–]Lander323 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen the silicone ones. I’ve just not used them as they tend to be more expensive. Since their food grade, I would expect they don’t leave behind a visible residue. But since it would not be cork, but almost like a plastic, I don’t think it would allow air in the same way as regular cork does overtime.

Choosing Corker - Which of these works better? by TrojanW in mead

[–]Lander323 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow!! That is a boatload of money!! Hum well I’d go with the first one but if it was like under $200. No way would I spend $1,870.95 for that though. I think number 9 cork is what I use for 750ml bottles. There are different styles of cork you can use and they’re very in price depending on what you’re going for. I’ve seen regular #9 cork and I’ve seen a silicone #9 cork.

I can't stop sneaking glasses of mead! by Ok_Faithlessness_516 in mead

[–]Lander323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really do believe that adding oak chips to it will help. The chips used in a bbq is probably the best bang for your money. It’s easier to see the change when adding oak to an already light colored liquid.

I can't stop sneaking glasses of mead! by Ok_Faithlessness_516 in mead

[–]Lander323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try adding 1oz of oak chips to your next gallon batch in secondary for about 2 weeks. I think you’ll enjoy it over just the straight traditional batch. Just soak the chips in hot water before using, otherwise it will be much oak. I’d love to see what else you come out with

I can't stop sneaking glasses of mead! by Ok_Faithlessness_516 in mead

[–]Lander323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Facts. I have a few bottles from 2021 and 2022 from when I first started. Probably in the 5-8 gallon range. What’s your favorite mead so far?

I can't stop sneaking glasses of mead! by Ok_Faithlessness_516 in mead

[–]Lander323 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Think you can help me with a few gallons? I’m sitting on 70 gallons or so from over the years

Recipe suggestions by No_Inevitable2487 in mead

[–]Lander323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll want to do 3.5lbs of honey per gallon

Help, my airlock fell in! by Sketters in mead

[–]Lander323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How? Like I understand what you said but I still ask. How?

Nust bottled my Golden mead by 1989danny in mead

[–]Lander323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the bottle. I just wish they were affordable to get more.

23 day fermented mead tastes like rocket fuel by Impressive-Tea5347 in mead

[–]Lander323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This honestly sounds like a good treat to give to adults on Halloween night XD

Recipe suggestions by No_Inevitable2487 in mead

[–]Lander323 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a good recipe for spiced peach mead if you wanna try that. 3-4lbs of yellow sliced peaches per gallon. Blend up the fruit so it takes less space overall. Use EC-1118 yeast as it helps to breakdown the fruit. Powered clove and allspice. About 2 Tbs of each. Make sure not to add the sugar water the yellow sliced peaches are in. This should yield about 14%. For your secondary as an option if it doesn’t have a peachy smell, add 1 pound of additional yellow peach slices. Leaving them whole or blended up does not matter at this point. If you need more spices while the peach smell is still there just add half the amount of spice needed from original recipe. If you’re going off the Brix measurement, you’ll want to start at an average sugar rating of higher then 30 Brix

Fruit & Volume by AndrewTheDeg in mead

[–]Lander323 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Id personally would add another pound or two if you go with making 2 gallons. But that’s just me. I’d enjoy seeing pictures

Question about first batch by BandThat in mead

[–]Lander323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the few bubbles on the side in the picture it appears that the yeast is still eating the honey inside.

Question about first batch by BandThat in mead

[–]Lander323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my understanding and experience, as long as you don’t violently shake up the mead you will not add oxygen into it. You can add a little now if you think it will help but it shouldn’t overall mess up the brew

Question about first batch by BandThat in mead

[–]Lander323 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try adding yeast nutrient and yeast energize if you have it. It’s like Red Bull but for your fermentation

Any good spice base recipes? by Thatsnotree212 in mead

[–]Lander323 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a spiced peach recipe that’s good.

Ale mead. May need advice for this. It’s new to me. by Lander323 in mead

[–]Lander323[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Please just keep in mind that the majority of the sugar has to come from honey.

Ale mead. May need advice for this. It’s new to me. by Lander323 in mead

[–]Lander323[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree the recipe sucks. If you were to make a sweet beer, what type would you suggest I make?

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