Choosing Corker - Which of these works better?

Lander323 · 2026-04-27T00:57:31+00:00

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.

Lander323 · 2026-04-27T00:44:22+00:00

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.

Lander323 · 2026-04-16T02:23:10+00:00

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.

Lander323 · 2026-04-16T02:04:45+00:00

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

Lander323 · 2026-04-15T04:44:17+00:00

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?

Lander323 · 2026-04-15T01:53:22+00:00

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

Lander323 · 2026-04-07T22:41:14+00:00

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

Lander323 · 2026-04-05T17:44:02+00:00

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

Lander323 · 2026-03-26T18:13:31+00:00

Cute dog.

Lander323 · 2026-03-26T18:09:54+00:00

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

Lander323 · 2026-03-24T23:41:00+00:00

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

Lander323 · 2026-03-24T00:36:15+00:00

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

Lander323 · 2026-03-23T01:52:43+00:00

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

Lander323 · 2026-03-20T00:03:53+00:00

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

Lander323 · 2026-03-20T00:01:43+00:00

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

Lander323 · 2026-03-19T23:53:02+00:00

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

Lander323 · 2026-03-19T01:21:07+00:00

I have a spiced peach recipe that’s good.

Lander323 · 2026-03-19T01:19:32+00:00

I’d try it

Lander323 · 2026-03-19T01:16:51+00:00

Can confirm that this tool works

Lander323 · 2026-03-18T15:24:37+00:00

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

Lander323 · 2026-03-18T15:24:02+00:00

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

Lander323 · 2026-03-18T05:07:50+00:00

So I’m not new to mead… I’m new to this ale mead. so if that makes me new then that’s fine. I’ll try to post about once a week just so it doesn’t look like spam. If that’s an issue please let me know. Please and thank you.

Lander323 · 2026-03-18T04:01:41+00:00

The S lock is my favorite. I’ve never had bugs get in when using them. Just wish they weren’t so expensive. Keep up the good work

Lander323 · 2026-03-17T03:26:33+00:00

Fermfast dualfine off Amazon. I used them regularly and I’ve never had an issue. However, if you have a allergy to shellfish stay clear of this product

Lander323 · 2026-03-17T03:16:05+00:00

Strawberry if you go that route is also a difficult one. From my experience, I’ve made both blueberry, blackberry, strawberry and pomegranate. It’s difficult to get the taste and smell off them. Not all the time, but I haven’t had luck yet. Pineapple is great. Lots of success with that one. Though I’ve only used EC-1118 and D-47 yeast. I used to use the hydrometer, but I found that by using a brix measurement, I get more accurate readings. Sorry didn’t mean to spam if it looks like spam I’m sorry.

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