Recent content by NewBee727

I know the smell that you're talking about! My first batch of mead was an even simpler recipe than that (orange blossom honey, 2 large oranges, and calafornia ale yeast), and when I went to drain it off the dead yeast the smell scared the crap out of me! However, I let it finish hoping that it...

what's the verdict on PolySeal Screw Caps? are they viable for storing still mead long term?

so if you're storing them upright, are the PolySeal Screw Caps useable for long term storage?

I would think they loose carbonation very quickly once the seal is broken. Just like a soda bottle.

would the screw caps be suitable for long term storage though? I didn't think they would provide a tight enough seal.

they're actually 800ml Voss Water bottles. I have about a dozen extra and like the way they look the table. so just push a tapered cork down into them real good?

I have my first batch of mead underway and fortunately have no issues (so far) with it! Here's hoping my good luck continues. However, looking farther down the I have a hickup I can't seem to find a solution too. The bottles that I have for when it's done fermenting have short wide necks...