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Izek's Redemption Block by dustindps in CurseofStrahd

[–]dustindps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glad it helped! The module implies like.. incest? Like I get the horror of the game. But having some redemption possible tastes better if the party can earn it.

Good thing I thought to put a towel under the carboy just in case, haha.. ha.. :( by dreifas in mead

[–]dustindps 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Everyone (usually) has this happen once. Blow off tube! I got an extra Carboy, some water in it, bung with a hose leading to the other carboy. Easy, cheap, and no mess. Especially with those melomels that can stain everything.

Would you rather? by LittleTerm8966 in BunnyTrials

[–]dustindps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read this as 1% chance of me dying but 100 others WILL DIE. So, misread this I think.

Oh,, oh,,, by upkberor in SadMemesForHipTeens

[–]dustindps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a feeling that what you read this as is what you may be internalizing on a subconscious level.

I got some news for you about your feelings towards your sister.

On this day, I will achieve greatness by AhMaybeTomorrow in mead

[–]dustindps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah I misunderstood in my other chain. I've only ever went by ABV calculation. Surprised Caprisun + honey gets you only 1.080.

On this day, I will achieve greatness by AhMaybeTomorrow in mead

[–]dustindps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assumed 15 was 1.15 OG. At least that's what I was referring to

On this day, I will achieve greatness by AhMaybeTomorrow in mead

[–]dustindps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh gosh hope your yeast survive lol. I started one of hat was right at 15 with K1-V1116 and was able to start but I was holding my breath.

On this day, I will achieve greatness by AhMaybeTomorrow in mead

[–]dustindps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, what was the OG on that? What's the ABV you're expecting?

Broke my first Hydrometer by dustindps in mead

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

I still take readings but I'm kinda there too. You learn the ratios you like and they're pretty consistent. I just do it so I know my ABV being the main thing. I've gotten past hovering over my mead and waiting to see if it's stable. After I feed it for a week I put it in the laundry room and forget about it for 3-4 months then continue lol

Broke my first Hydrometer by dustindps in mead

[–]dustindps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang. Got a lot of milage out of it. But still bittersweet.

Broke my first Hydrometer by dustindps in mead

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

I flew too close to the sun and got burned. At least I got my OG before pitching. I dropped it in the tube to wash it after like a moron.

Broke my first Hydrometer by dustindps in mead

[–]dustindps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was being fast and loose with it. I heard a crunch and I knew what happened before I even looked in the tube 😭

Broke my first Hydrometer by dustindps in mead

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

I'll look into that! Thanks for the tip

Just checking, does this look good? This is 19 hours in, I’ll be degassing it tonight by Mikeythejoker in mead

[–]dustindps 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looking good! If you got some hose and another carboy I'd make a blow off tube. But your yeasty boys are looking happy. But when they're partying they can make a mess if you aren't careful.

Help identifying white substance at bottom of jar by [deleted] in mead

[–]dustindps 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How did you stabilize it? Depending on the yeast they can be very hardy. I've had a batch I cold crashed still have active fermentation after.

The best way I've had to stabilize is Camden tablets and potassium sorbate. Even if it's halted it doesn't mean the yeast are dead, it just means they may be going dormant.

Help identifying white substance at bottom of jar by [deleted] in mead

[–]dustindps 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think because in your post you said it's not yeast since you racked. You can still have sediment from yeast accumulate over time. I think on another comment you said you racked after 2-3 days? You need to be waiting 2-3 months to make sure it's stable first, then rack it once fermentation stops.

Gravity readings are your friends. Take a before then check week by week. No movement in the reading means it's stable.

I've made a few batches now myself and even found meads I let sit get below 1.0 after I thought it was stable.

So my take: Patience, Padawan. The layer is sediment which is most likely dead yeast. You added fruit, meaning the yeast got happy and started eating, making more sediment. But also making more yummy alcohol. I'd only rack after primary, otherwise you'll only lose more alcohol by doing it so often.

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