loveofrose
Well-Known Member
I am having a difficult time trying to figure an appropriate starter cocktail for a 3 gallon batch and also the TOSNA amount since I using fermaid-o. How much dap:fermaid-o for each addition. Can anyone help?
For a mead starter:
https://denardbrewing.com/blog/post/Start/
Fermaid O has been a big bag of wormies. Here is what I've learned so far:
1. When it works, Fermaid O mead is very aromatic.
2. It doesn't always work for Wyeast 1388. Especially if you follow TOSNA.
3. Fermaid O has difficulty hitting the high ABV that Fermaid KAP reaches.
4. Fermaid O ferments are slower.
I like mead produced with Fermaid O, so I've done some experiments. My schedule is as follows:
Fermaid O BOMM SNA
SG - 1.100 - 6.6 g total. Add 2.2 grams upfront, at 1.076, and 1.043.
SG - 1.120 - 9 g total. Add 3 grams upfront, 1.090, and 1.050. This will finish off dry and take forever to clear without cold crashing.
Add potassium carbonate as originally stated.