I started this 5 gal batch about a week ago in a 6 gal bucket for primary. Starting SG was 1.085. I racked into 6 gal carboy when it reached 1.020. Today it is getting close to 1.000. Looks like I'll be racking to a 5 gal carboy in a day or two.
I'd like to try making this a sparkling mead. I've read that you can add 1/2 cup of honey to 16 oz of boiling water then stir it into the mead just before bottling. It's supposed create about 2 atmospheres of pressure which is simular to beer.
Has anyone tried this? I will be using champagn bottles and caps.
Also, I'm assuming I wouldn't use stablizers (campden tablets) before bottling so there'd still be some yeast left to ferment the added honey.
Here's my recipe:
Cyser:
* 9 Pounds of Honey
* 2-1/2 Gallons of Apple Juice
* 2 Tablespoons of Yeast Energizer
* 4-1/2 Tablespoons of Acid Blend
* 3/4 Teaspoon of Wine Tannin
* 5 Campden Tablets
* Water To Total Batch to 5 Gallons
* 1 Pkg. Lalvin EC-1118 Yeast
I'd like to try making this a sparkling mead. I've read that you can add 1/2 cup of honey to 16 oz of boiling water then stir it into the mead just before bottling. It's supposed create about 2 atmospheres of pressure which is simular to beer.
Has anyone tried this? I will be using champagn bottles and caps.
Also, I'm assuming I wouldn't use stablizers (campden tablets) before bottling so there'd still be some yeast left to ferment the added honey.
Here's my recipe:
Cyser:
* 9 Pounds of Honey
* 2-1/2 Gallons of Apple Juice
* 2 Tablespoons of Yeast Energizer
* 4-1/2 Tablespoons of Acid Blend
* 3/4 Teaspoon of Wine Tannin
* 5 Campden Tablets
* Water To Total Batch to 5 Gallons
* 1 Pkg. Lalvin EC-1118 Yeast