Welcome All,
After reading Ken Schramm's book, "the Compleat Meadmaker" it appears for the most part that a minimum of 130 miligrams per liter of FAN (Free Amino Nitrogen) is needed for a robust fermentation. It appears that 1 teaspoon per gallon of most yeast nutrients will provide approximately double that minimum not accounting for any already present in the Must. (honey/water supply) My question is: What are the penalties, if any, for using too much yeast nutrients? Will taste be affected? Does it take longer to age properly? etc. etc.
After reading Ken Schramm's book, "the Compleat Meadmaker" it appears for the most part that a minimum of 130 miligrams per liter of FAN (Free Amino Nitrogen) is needed for a robust fermentation. It appears that 1 teaspoon per gallon of most yeast nutrients will provide approximately double that minimum not accounting for any already present in the Must. (honey/water supply) My question is: What are the penalties, if any, for using too much yeast nutrients? Will taste be affected? Does it take longer to age properly? etc. etc.