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The store mead has sulphites so im guessing this would make it tougher to referment. I think I might try kickstart fermentation again by mixing some ec1118 in some honey water in a bottle then pouring it into the jug after 12 hours. Hopefully thisll work! And ill add some yeast nutrient into...

I used a hydrometer I racked it into secondary due to getting rid of the fruit. A lot of sources say to rack off the fruit, after 2-3 weeks due to no further use and potential for spoilage. otherwise, i would have just left it in the primary. I do still have the primary with the yeast cake at...

Hey guys, I created my mead on 1 March 2024 and I didnt get an initial gravity reading. I also added 2.250kg (4.96lb) of honey into a 1 gallon jug along with oranges and water. This seems like wayy too much honey and fruit for a 1 gallon jug. I used EC-1118 yeast. *I know, I was so excited as...

Ahh good to know its all going normal so far! Yeah its super tempting to keep checking on the mead but i guess i should just let it be; the only thing that gets me worried is that if i keep the floating fruit unchecked, it'll mold. But i guess the alcohol level and co2 should keep it down. Ill...

1. I've noticed that my primary fermentation mead has so much debris floating around in it. Is this just the yeast or is it perhaps just suspended fruit pieces or something sinister? Im wondering if this a problem? 2. My mead has also been covered under a towel and whenever I check up on it...