basic mead recipe

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  1. M

    First timer. Please help. When to rack and other tips.

    This is my first batch of mead ever and I have no knowledge of what i'm doing other then what I've seen on youtube. My recipe for is: (for 1 gallon) 4.5lbs honey 1 packet of lalvin EC-1118 20 rasins My starting readings were 20%, 35Brix, 1.155 (I don't really know what they mean) I had started...
  2. Oskaar

    SIMPLE RECIPE FORMAT - From "Ask Oskaar" on the GotMead Live Show

    Hi Folks, I said I'd post up a simple recipe and format to use for your batches and for use as a boiler plate for recipe questions. I hope you find this useful to help organize your ingredients, process and methodology: Oskaarz Sweet Traditional Mead, (12 Gallon Yield) Ingredients: 27 lbs...