I'm making my first mead (cause i saw a tiktok video) and i'm not certain if something is wrong or if i a just lack experiance
I am 7 days in and my airlock is bubbling about once every 15 seconds as opposed to the constant bubbles on day 3-4
1 gallon jug
2.5 lbs honey
sliced strawberries
1 sliced dragon fruit
1 campden tablet on initial mix
waited 24 hours before adding yeast
Red Star Premier Classique (rehydrated as per directions on pack then added)
I started getting Yeast reaction within a few hours of adding yeast
I have been stiring/shaking 3 times a day as i was directed by a friend
It Does still bubble, some but is far less than before
There are no terrible smells coming from it (via airlock), it does have a smell in general, but i assume it is normal as there isnt any sort of "egg" smell.
i have Not added any sort of Yeast Nutrients as i wasnt aware of them till yesterday. Should i get some and add them and if so, what kind this far into fermentation?
also, i didnt have a hydrometer till today either (please dont hate me) so i dont have any sort of starting readings.
am i freaking out over nothing or do i need to do something to try and save this mead?
thanks in advanced for the help.
I am 7 days in and my airlock is bubbling about once every 15 seconds as opposed to the constant bubbles on day 3-4
1 gallon jug
2.5 lbs honey
sliced strawberries
1 sliced dragon fruit
1 campden tablet on initial mix
waited 24 hours before adding yeast
Red Star Premier Classique (rehydrated as per directions on pack then added)
I started getting Yeast reaction within a few hours of adding yeast
I have been stiring/shaking 3 times a day as i was directed by a friend
It Does still bubble, some but is far less than before
There are no terrible smells coming from it (via airlock), it does have a smell in general, but i assume it is normal as there isnt any sort of "egg" smell.
i have Not added any sort of Yeast Nutrients as i wasnt aware of them till yesterday. Should i get some and add them and if so, what kind this far into fermentation?
also, i didnt have a hydrometer till today either (please dont hate me) so i dont have any sort of starting readings.
am i freaking out over nothing or do i need to do something to try and save this mead?
thanks in advanced for the help.