Difference between revisions of "Mead Batch 5"
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| − | Brought 1.5 gallons of water to a boil. Removed from | + | Brought 1.5 gallons of water to a boil. Removed from heat and added the honey and maple syrup. Returned to heat and brought back to a boil. Cooled to 92F in a sink full of cold water. Added about a quart of cold water. Added yeast nutrient and energizer according to instructions. Activated yeast according to instructions on the packet. Pitched at 84F. -[[User:Morrigu|Morrigu]] 20:48, 2 December 2012 (EST) |
Estimated IG: 1.170 @ 84F = 1.1735 @ 60F - Potential ABV: 18.75% | Estimated IG: 1.170 @ 84F = 1.1735 @ 60F - Potential ABV: 18.75% | ||
Revision as of 10:29, 5 January 2013
Maple Mead
- 6 lbs clover honey
- 6 lbs mesquite honey
- 17 oz Grade B dark amber maple syrup
- yeast nutrient
- yeast energizer
- Red Star Premier Cuvee yeast
Brought 1.5 gallons of water to a boil. Removed from heat and added the honey and maple syrup. Returned to heat and brought back to a boil. Cooled to 92F in a sink full of cold water. Added about a quart of cold water. Added yeast nutrient and energizer according to instructions. Activated yeast according to instructions on the packet. Pitched at 84F. -Morrigu 20:48, 2 December 2012 (EST)
Estimated IG: 1.170 @ 84F = 1.1735 @ 60F - Potential ABV: 18.75%
