NKYmeadguy
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Hi, a brewer friend of mine suggested I join this forum.
I started making mead over a year ago during the shutdown. I enjoy making mead, but dread how long it takes. I just racked my second batch ever this past weekend. I split it up into 12 growlers so as to experiment with various flavors:
My setup is pretty basic: 6 gallon bucket, 5 gallon carboy, and very large pot (8-10 gallons of my memory serves me right). Until I get better at making mead, I plan on using Kroger clover honey. I intend to eventually use locally-sourced honey.
Aside from mead, I have been a craft beer enthusiast since 2010. I also like peaty whiskey.
I am here to learn form others with a lot of experience. I also intend to stay away from chemicals as much as possible (i.e. I use papaya peel for pectin).
Looking forward to being a part of this forum.
I started making mead over a year ago during the shutdown. I enjoy making mead, but dread how long it takes. I just racked my second batch ever this past weekend. I split it up into 12 growlers so as to experiment with various flavors:
- peaches + cinnamon
- Anise extract + Fennel
- Vanilla bean
- Maple
- Chai tea
- Ancho + mango
- cinnamon (going for the Fireball flavor)
- lemon grass + rosemary + pear
- cloves + coconut milk (ew)
- raspberries + vanilla extract
- passionfruit
- the base (10.5% ABV)
My setup is pretty basic: 6 gallon bucket, 5 gallon carboy, and very large pot (8-10 gallons of my memory serves me right). Until I get better at making mead, I plan on using Kroger clover honey. I intend to eventually use locally-sourced honey.
Aside from mead, I have been a craft beer enthusiast since 2010. I also like peaty whiskey.
I am here to learn form others with a lot of experience. I also intend to stay away from chemicals as much as possible (i.e. I use papaya peel for pectin).
Looking forward to being a part of this forum.