Morning all. Need to figure out what I'm doing wrong with my 1st batch of mead. Posted awhile back and still no succes. Here goes: Using ken schrams recipe on page 30 in his book.
15# clover honey
4 gallons h2o
2 tsp JD carlson yeast nutrient
1 tsp carlson energizer
2 pkts k1-v116 yeast(recipe called for 71B-1122,couldn't find)
followed his directions to the word. Must temp was 78 degrees when yeast was pitched.
OG- 1.118
Sat in 68 degree room for 2 weeks, no bubbling thru ferm lock seen. Five days ago, I repitched 2 pakets k1- v116, stirred vigorously for 5 minutes, also added 2 tsp of nutrient.
It's been 1 week, and still no bubbling occuring. Yeast pkts were not out dated. Gravity today was 1.113. It smells like its fermenting. Didn't taste to bad today.
I am using a 6 gallon plastic ferment bucket. Has good seal. With only 5 gallons h2o init, am I leaving to much head room? PLEASE help. Steve
15# clover honey
4 gallons h2o
2 tsp JD carlson yeast nutrient
1 tsp carlson energizer
2 pkts k1-v116 yeast(recipe called for 71B-1122,couldn't find)
followed his directions to the word. Must temp was 78 degrees when yeast was pitched.
OG- 1.118
Sat in 68 degree room for 2 weeks, no bubbling thru ferm lock seen. Five days ago, I repitched 2 pakets k1- v116, stirred vigorously for 5 minutes, also added 2 tsp of nutrient.
It's been 1 week, and still no bubbling occuring. Yeast pkts were not out dated. Gravity today was 1.113. It smells like its fermenting. Didn't taste to bad today.
I am using a 6 gallon plastic ferment bucket. Has good seal. With only 5 gallons h2o init, am I leaving to much head room? PLEASE help. Steve