Recipe for 1 gallon (imperial)
4.6 lbs clover honey
zest of 1 lemon
1.5 teaspoons nutirent
K1-V1116
Water to one gallon
Original Gravity 1.115
Aereated up to 1/3 sugar break and nutrient added in stages up to same point.
Small amounts of acid-reducing solution added to adjust ph to 3.7
went to 14.8% abv before it stopped and after stabilisation and clearing was back-sweetened to 1.004 and 13.5%
Tastes fine after 9 months (still in carboy) and nicely clear but has a vinegar smell.
a) any ideas what can could have gone wrong?
b) is there anything I can do e.g. add spices?
Thanks, M.
4.6 lbs clover honey
zest of 1 lemon
1.5 teaspoons nutirent
K1-V1116
Water to one gallon
Original Gravity 1.115
Aereated up to 1/3 sugar break and nutrient added in stages up to same point.
Small amounts of acid-reducing solution added to adjust ph to 3.7
went to 14.8% abv before it stopped and after stabilisation and clearing was back-sweetened to 1.004 and 13.5%
Tastes fine after 9 months (still in carboy) and nicely clear but has a vinegar smell.
a) any ideas what can could have gone wrong?
b) is there anything I can do e.g. add spices?
Thanks, M.