I don't know why, but for some reason the thought of bottling a batch of mead for a friend's wedding is making me nervous. I can age and care for a batch for as long as necessary, but when it comes to giving it away as gifts, I'm suddenly worried about how well it will be received. It's not like I have any hang-ups about gifting this batch for such a special occasion, but I feel like there is some (most likely self imposed) pressure for it to be the best damn mead ever.
Has anyone else ever felt some anxiety about giving away a full batch of perfectly good mead for a very special occasion? I guess the best solution would be to take the advice of Charlie Papazian and to "relax, don't worry, and have a homebrew" while bottling.
Has anyone else ever felt some anxiety about giving away a full batch of perfectly good mead for a very special occasion? I guess the best solution would be to take the advice of Charlie Papazian and to "relax, don't worry, and have a homebrew" while bottling.