I made another mead tonight. Started out making a 3 gallon batch, did not want to try 1 gallon as it goes to quick. Added 3 lbs. of Buckwheat Honey and 6 lbs. of wildflower then added enough water to bring the total to 3 gallons. I used 1 gallon of plain well water to add some minerals and such. I do like the taste of my water so thought not a bad idea and then made the rest up with RO water.
I used the Lalvin EC-118 as I thought I would try for a high alcohol %. I also thought that it might concentrate the flavors a bit also.
Had a sg of 1.103 and a brix of 26.4
I will then add fermK to feed and will aerate as it works its way down.
Anyways was a bit excited as I remember my Great Aunt using Buckwheat honey on her English muffins when I was a kid and I loved going to her house for breakfast growing up. So anyways feel free to comment and meet sometime for you all to taste.
I used the Lalvin EC-118 as I thought I would try for a high alcohol %. I also thought that it might concentrate the flavors a bit also.
Had a sg of 1.103 and a brix of 26.4
I will then add fermK to feed and will aerate as it works its way down.
Anyways was a bit excited as I remember my Great Aunt using Buckwheat honey on her English muffins when I was a kid and I loved going to her house for breakfast growing up. So anyways feel free to comment and meet sometime for you all to taste.