Hello, first time poster and mead maker here.
Tried my very first mead today, on a small scale thankfully - 5L. I added my yeast to my must, could not find proper yeast nutrients so I added about 20 grinded raisins. Shook everything. After capping the brewing vessel I moved it into my computer room which is the warmest part of my house. After about maybe an hour there was already what I think is an eggy smell (though it might just be weird yeast).
Assuming it is hydrogen sulphide what more can I do to try and prevent it, and will it permanently ruin my mead?
This first trial run is a bit of a hash really, using unbranded yeast Could too high a temperature cause eggs?
Sorry to take this problem to the forums, I think I saw the information on the site but I'll be damned if I can actually find it now. Don't know if you guys can help without more specific details, but that's all I have really :-\
Tried my very first mead today, on a small scale thankfully - 5L. I added my yeast to my must, could not find proper yeast nutrients so I added about 20 grinded raisins. Shook everything. After capping the brewing vessel I moved it into my computer room which is the warmest part of my house. After about maybe an hour there was already what I think is an eggy smell (though it might just be weird yeast).
Assuming it is hydrogen sulphide what more can I do to try and prevent it, and will it permanently ruin my mead?
This first trial run is a bit of a hash really, using unbranded yeast Could too high a temperature cause eggs?
Sorry to take this problem to the forums, I think I saw the information on the site but I'll be damned if I can actually find it now. Don't know if you guys can help without more specific details, but that's all I have really :-\