STRAWBERRY MEAD😀

  • PATRONS: Did you know we've a chat function for you now? Look to the bottom of the screen, you can chat, set up rooms, talk to each other individually or in groups! Click 'Chat' at the right side of the chat window to open the chat up.
  • Love Gotmead and want to see it grow? Then consider supporting the site and becoming a Patron! If you're logged in, click on your username to the right of the menu to see how as little as $30/year can get you access to the patron areas and the patron Facebook group and to support Gotmead!
  • We now have a Patron-exclusive Facebook group! Patrons my join at The Gotmead Patron Group. You MUST answer the questions, providing your Patron membership, when you request to join so I can verify your Patron membership. If the questions aren't answered, the request will be turned down.

Rusty1989

NewBee
Registered Member
Feb 24, 2023
9
1
3
37
Rhode Island
Hello everyone, newbie here .Please help!

Fermenting a small 2 gallons of water with 5LB Strawberries and 5LB Honey. EC-1118 Yeast.OG 1.083. Airlock bubbling like crazy with foam on top of strawberries for around 3-5 days .
7 days later, airlock bubbling is almost to a complete holt and no foam on top of strawberries anymore. Smells amazing today on day 8.Took a Gravity reading at .994. Which is 11-12% ABV Correct?

-Should i keep my strawberries in for the “minimum”of 14 days in primary ?

-When and how to use Potassium Sorbate,Bentonite ?

-Do I have to know about Wine Tannins in mead?

-Is Sparkolloid Powder ,Gelatin Finings and Bentonite going to do the same thing?

- Do I have to use anything ?

-Should I be using any other products to put into my mead?

THANK YOU!
RUSS