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aalmand

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Im pretty new to this so if this is an obvious question sorry. Im following "Joes Ancient Orange and Spice Mead" recipe and there is one thing Im not sure about. At any time during the fermentation process am I supposed to cap the carboy. I know you dont do it right away because it can burst, but am I supposed to leave the airlock on the entire time untill the 2 month fermentation period or is there somewhere in between that time that you cap it?

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chiguire

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Welcome to GotMead!

Leave the airlock on the entire 2 months, and do NOT cap it.

I hope it turns out great for you!
 
Tannin Boy

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chiguire said:
Welcome to GotMead!

Leave the airlock on the entire 2 months, and do NOT cap it.

I hope it turns out great for you!
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Aalmand,

Welcome to GotMead!
Chiguire has a good answer to your question.
Don't feel intimated with your questions as many here are quite experienced and will help you. There is a newbie section that you can peruse at your leisure and is most helpful to some basic questions you will have as time goes on. But most of all hope you enjoy one of the best forums for fermenting that there is on the net with respect to mead...

TB
 
mmclean

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I second TB's advice on reading the Newbee Guide. Take note of the part on bottling. Lot's of good reading on here.

Welcome to GOTMEAD?

And to meadcrafting.
 
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