SHAIV
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I made a gallon of plain mead a few months ago here's the notes I have
Sept 6, 2015 Mead, OG 1.130, d47 yeast, 3 lbs wildflower honey, yeast nutrient and energizer added
Racked* at 3 weeks 1.030 and topped off with water
Oct 22 racked at 1.014
Now it's probably about time to bottle soon I would think. My wife is pregnant with our first born, a baby boy. I thought it would be cool to save a bottle for his 21st bday. Should I add any sulphite or sorbate? And I may try to get a cool bottle I can cork, cap and wax seal it so it will not be getting oxidation at all. I've tried to search for info on aging mead. From what I've gathered people say to just make sure it's sealed up good. I couldn't find anything about sulphite. I also don't know if he will be alergic to sulphites. My mother in law is alergic to them so it may be possible. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Sept 6, 2015 Mead, OG 1.130, d47 yeast, 3 lbs wildflower honey, yeast nutrient and energizer added
Racked* at 3 weeks 1.030 and topped off with water
Oct 22 racked at 1.014
Now it's probably about time to bottle soon I would think. My wife is pregnant with our first born, a baby boy. I thought it would be cool to save a bottle for his 21st bday. Should I add any sulphite or sorbate? And I may try to get a cool bottle I can cork, cap and wax seal it so it will not be getting oxidation at all. I've tried to search for info on aging mead. From what I've gathered people say to just make sure it's sealed up good. I couldn't find anything about sulphite. I also don't know if he will be alergic to sulphites. My mother in law is alergic to them so it may be possible. Any input would be greatly appreciated.