The Must should now be sitting in a cool location, approximately 65-70°F, away from any light. Some activity should be noticeable within a couple of hours of the yeast addition, but this may take a little longer. Be patient. The yeast are going...
At this point, you should have the following ready to go: Boiled or pasteurized Must (or warm water and honey if using the no-heat method). Additional Ingredients prepared. Rehydrated yeast or prepared liquid Yeast. Sanitized fermentation vessel. Sanitized additional...
Probably the most important aspect of home brewing is sanitation. If you are not starting with a clean environment, you may find yourself brewing some fairly nasty concoctions. One of the worst things a home brewer has to face is the prospect of pouring 5 gallons of...
Brew day is here, and you should now have the ingredients ready to go, the yeast prepared, the nutrients measured, the equipment laid out, and a glass of Mead at hand. You are now ready to brew your Mead. The first thing to do is to make sure the area you will be in...
As with any living organism, Yeast have to be fed to survive. Unfortunately, honey does not have much in the way of nutrients, particularly if it has been boiled. It is therefore up to the brewer to ensure the right combination of nutrients is added to the Must to...
