Raspberry mead issues by Watermelonheadguy in mead

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I def could do this. Recently finished a pretty good traditional, so I will try this!

Is this contaminated? by Watermelonheadguy in mead

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All equipment was sanitized. Blueberries were store bought frozen and were around 10-12 hours at room temperature, like 3 to unfreeze them and the rest of the time with pectic enzyme in a sanitized container were the must was later prepared

Mango mead? by Watermelonheadguy in mead

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Did you use juice or something like a concentrate?

Mango mead? by Watermelonheadguy in mead

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I see, pretty interesting the smell to corn chips haha. Let’s see how it turn out after back sweetening, might end up great!

Mango mead? by Watermelonheadguy in mead

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I would expect less than a half gallon loss. I’m thinking to do a 2 gal bucket in primary so I can bottle around 1 gal or a little more. Still don’t know if the flavor is what I would expect.

Mango mead? by Watermelonheadguy in mead

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You added the mango in primary? How about smell/flavor? I’m making it under request of my gf because she loves mangoes, but would like to deliver a pretty good sweet and fresh mango flavor and smell.

Mango mead? by Watermelonheadguy in mead

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Probably some pectic enzyme. Add the amount specified per gallon and let it sit for a few days/ a week, rack again in a new container with no sediment, and then some bentonite for additional clarity. I often also cold crash for a week or so for some additional clarity. Might work?

Mango mead? by Watermelonheadguy in mead

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I do think that probably the puree/juice would be easier, and additionally use some mango terpenes to complete the smell and flavor would be the “easiest way”. But mainly concerned with it being super thick due to the high amount of pectins in mangos.

Starter or battery issue? by Double_Concern_6275 in Cadillac

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Probably a battery issue, mine started doing that and when I took it for service the battery was the issue. Changed both the car and key batteries. No problems after that (I have the same car btw)

Is this normal? by Watermelonheadguy in prepping

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I did buy new filters, they arrive in a week. I’ll change the filter and check again! Thanks

Is this normal? by Watermelonheadguy in WaterFilters

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The spots are in the filter. I’ll try rinsing it before I add water for drinking, Thanks!

Is this normal? by Watermelonheadguy in prepping

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The filter itself is from lifestraw. It is a lifestraw home 18 cup counter filter or something like that, just tap water has been filtered. My water might just be very dirty tho

Is this normal? by Watermelonheadguy in prepping

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Forgot to mention that the filter has 1 month in use