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I recently made a batch of mead with apples that I added after fermentation was completed. It came out very tasty. However, I know you can add fruit before or after fermentation. My question: Are there any pros/cons for either way? Will before fermentation addition of fruit dilute the taste...

When using mesh bags with fruit, how do you prep before use? And clean after to ensure soap/cleaner is not absorbed into the mesh and throw tastes off?

So I'm coming up on the end of fermentation for my next batch and I'm going to be flavoring with some hand picked sour apples. What I am going to do is the following (I'm looking for feedback): 1. After stopping fermentation, racking to a gallon bucket (gallon batch size) 2. Freeze/thaw...

So I started my 2nd and 3rd batches of mead about 2 weeks ago. They seem almost ready for testing and racking. Here is the recipe I followed: 1. 1 gallon each, Natural spring water (from the source) filtered through coffee filters before using (just to be sure there wasn't any dirt in it...

So as I start planning my next batch of mead, I am planning to add some fresh apples to the batch after fermentation. My question is, if I make a 2-3 gallon batch in a carboy, is it OK to store in a 5 gallon bucket with the apples? I know introducing too much oxygen can cause issues. What has...

So I've completed my first batch of mead and it came out pretty good. I have a question on water. I happen to have occasional access to natural spring water, from the source. Is it OK to use this for brewing OR is it better to use properly filtered water, "clean" water? I was thinking this...

What brand/type and/or flavor honey are some of you using as a base? And if you are adding other fruit flavors, is there a more subtle honey to use in order to enhance the fruit flavors rising to the top of the flavor profile?

As I am getting ready to bottle my first batch, I have a few questions on the process. First, concerning the bottles, do you just wash and use sanitizer OR do you sanitize in the dish washer (with a sanitize cycle) and then chemical sanitize before filling? In regard to mead prep for bottling...

So I'm getting ready to bottle my first batch of mead this weekend. I'm working through my next batch recipe and want to back sweeten with some honeycrisp apples. I understand HOW to do it, my question is, "How long does this type of back sweetening typically take?". I know it will be to my...

So I (like all of you here) have decided to embark on brewing my own mead. Started my first batch on 8/17, so I'm about 2 weeks into it. I started by watching some youtube videos from Man Made Mead. Here is the recipe I used: 3 Lbs. Pure N' Simple Honey 1 Gal. of Poland Springs Spring water...

Hello. From NJ, USA, starting my first batch of Mead. Skol!