Just started a new melomel, a peach mead using Vintner's Harvest canned puree. Today is only the first day after pitching, and fermentation is vigorous. (the log with recipe here)
Today, getting home from work, I noticed a strong fermentation smell, which seemed ok and not out of place considering the activity going on in the primary and the clicking I hear from the valve on top.
But, while aerating... phew! Jeez. It wasn't horrible, like rotten eggs, but it was a touch sulphuric and fart-like.
This is my first mel -- should I expect this? I added some extra Fermaid K and DAP today, but this smell was present before I put in the extra.
Today, getting home from work, I noticed a strong fermentation smell, which seemed ok and not out of place considering the activity going on in the primary and the clicking I hear from the valve on top.
But, while aerating... phew! Jeez. It wasn't horrible, like rotten eggs, but it was a touch sulphuric and fart-like.
This is my first mel -- should I expect this? I added some extra Fermaid K and DAP today, but this smell was present before I put in the extra.