As a noob, I found this thread extremely useful. I'm about to start my first batches tonight and as I scrolled and saw the topic - first thing I clicked on. Already not worried lol.
New member here from Chicago. I literally saw some random Facebook post about Blackberry Meade; started doing some reading/ research and am starting my first batches tonight. Going to start off small until I really get the hang of and fine tuning of what I'm doing. I've never made anything...
This is amazing! thank you so much for the tips and tricks. I'm going to go carboy route tonight since that's what I bought - next batch I'll go the open method. You make perfect sense and thanks for breaking down so I can understand lol.
I am starting my first batch of Blackberry Meade tonight. I've been reading on open fermentation vs carboy. The supplies I purchased are carboys - does this drastically alter the process/ flavor? I like your idea of Knudsen's Tart Cherry - great flavor and good for you as well. May give the...