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Even in bottling there will be some disturbance of the solids, but I will be careful when bottling. I may use the mini jet pump to pull the mead out of the jug to minimize the problem. I am not too worried about bottle bombs. I make sure it is still and then use grolsch bottles. They may not be as good as champagne bottles but than beer bottles.
 
I've decided to pitch a JAOM, by the book, no funny business. I'll get the Orange, bread yeast, and raisins later, and I'll tuck it into my brewing chamber right next to my 3 gallon carboy of traditional meticulous mead. I think the JAOM can be a learning experience, and based on the responses in this thread I should not miss out on it. I'll rack in about two months. However, I'm going to get some cheaper honey for it. All I've got now is the pricey stuff my friends have been gifting me. Mead loving Friends are a great source of supplies.
 
philodice said:
I've decided to pitch a JAOM, by the book, no funny business. I'll get the Orange, bread yeast, and raisins later, and I'll tuck it into my brewing chamber right next to my 3 gallon carboy of traditional meticulous mead. I think the JAOM can be a learning experience, and based on the responses in this thread I should not miss out on it. I'll rack in about two months. However, I'm going to get some cheaper honey for it. All I've got now is the pricey stuff my friends have been gifting me. Mead loving Friends are a great source of supplies.
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I have friend, who's an accomplished mead maker. Both he and his wife LOVE the JAOM recipe. Enough so that he's makes it in 5 gallon batches!
 
I pitched by by the book JAOM today. It is in the closet, and I'll see it in month or two.
 
I just bottled mine after 2 to 3 months, I lost track, I did not log anything. I just did the recipe as written and it it is very good.
I did not do a initial SG but when bottled it was about 1.030. If I had any complaint is that I think the orange peal left the mead with a bit too much of a bitter aftertaste
 
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