Siphoning is actually a very important part of brewing and therefore requires a little more attention. It is during the siphoning that things can go horribly wrong if care is not taken. Therefore, please follow the guidelines as closely as possible to...
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...
2006 International Mead Festival Home Mead Competition ResultsFebruary 10 2006The International Mead Festival held its first ever home competition this year. With 212 entries, this competition is the largest of its kind in the US. The results of the judging of this...
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...
