Bad joke, I know. My first mead turned out stunning and my test batches all cleared in a timely manner, but one of my meads is taking forever to clear. My first batch cleared in 2 weeks and my test batches, all quart sizes, cleared in less than that, but I have a mead that hasn't cleared in 3 weeks and after 2 rackings. Recipe:
7 Arizona Sweet oranges,
zest of 3 oranges,
1/2 of a pomegranate,
less than 1 gal water,
2 1/2 lbs honey
I boiled it all together and pitched baker's yeast. it fermented for 2 weeks and is a 1 gal size.
The fermentation stopped on the mead and it has been in the fridge for several days. Am I expecting it to be done too soon, or is it actually taking a long time? Do all orange meads take so long to clear?
7 Arizona Sweet oranges,
zest of 3 oranges,
1/2 of a pomegranate,
less than 1 gal water,
2 1/2 lbs honey
I boiled it all together and pitched baker's yeast. it fermented for 2 weeks and is a 1 gal size.
The fermentation stopped on the mead and it has been in the fridge for several days. Am I expecting it to be done too soon, or is it actually taking a long time? Do all orange meads take so long to clear?