So after what's been a very busy summer, I finally have time to devote to my next effort. The Meadowfoam wasn't cheap so please look this plan over and let me know if there are any holes in it before I start. TOSNA methodology:
Batch #2 Traditional Meadowfoam Show/Sack (1.25 Gal)
OG – 1.120 (Brix 28)
Target FG – 1.015
Yeast – 5g Lalvin D47 (Med Nutrient req)
Go-Ferm - 6.25g (x20 H2O = 125 ML of water)
Fermaid-O – 5g total
Honey: 4 lbs. – Meadowfoam
Nitrogen(N) Requirements:
Brix (28) x 10 = Sugar (g/L) 28x10=280
For Medium N requiring strains, Sugar (g/L) x 0.90 = YAN requirement 280x.9=252
50 (ppm) Effectiveness using Fermaid-O
1g/gal of Fermaid-O = 50ppm (or mg) of N/L effectiveness 5 x 50= 250
Steps:
Yeast starter:
Mix 6.25g Go-Ferm to 125ML of water @ 104 degrees in a flask.
Add 5g yeast and put on stir plate for 15 mins.
WAIT UNTIL I SEE Proof of the yeast starting their thing, then add 1.25g of Ferm-O (1st feed)
Slowly add small amounts must at same temp (68-72 degrees) to the starter to attemperate over a few hours time, then pitch starter into the must.
Must:
Combine 1.25 Gal of Sping H2O and 4 lbs. Meadowfoam honey. Stir like mad. Once stirred, I’ll start the Aerator for 15-20 mins. Will pitch when the starter is ready.
Maintenance:
Stir daily. Add 1.25g Ferm-O at 48 hrs, again at 72 hrs and again at 1/3 break (final add). Hyrdo readings daily. Aeration 2x daily for 1st 3 days, then just stirring degassing daily. 5 min aerations.
After 3 weeks of stable SG readings, let it sit for 1 week, then rack.
Batch #2 Traditional Meadowfoam Show/Sack (1.25 Gal)
OG – 1.120 (Brix 28)
Target FG – 1.015
Yeast – 5g Lalvin D47 (Med Nutrient req)
Go-Ferm - 6.25g (x20 H2O = 125 ML of water)
Fermaid-O – 5g total
Honey: 4 lbs. – Meadowfoam
Nitrogen(N) Requirements:
Brix (28) x 10 = Sugar (g/L) 28x10=280
For Medium N requiring strains, Sugar (g/L) x 0.90 = YAN requirement 280x.9=252
50 (ppm) Effectiveness using Fermaid-O
1g/gal of Fermaid-O = 50ppm (or mg) of N/L effectiveness 5 x 50= 250
Steps:
Yeast starter:
Mix 6.25g Go-Ferm to 125ML of water @ 104 degrees in a flask.
Add 5g yeast and put on stir plate for 15 mins.
WAIT UNTIL I SEE Proof of the yeast starting their thing, then add 1.25g of Ferm-O (1st feed)
Slowly add small amounts must at same temp (68-72 degrees) to the starter to attemperate over a few hours time, then pitch starter into the must.
Must:
Combine 1.25 Gal of Sping H2O and 4 lbs. Meadowfoam honey. Stir like mad. Once stirred, I’ll start the Aerator for 15-20 mins. Will pitch when the starter is ready.
Maintenance:
Stir daily. Add 1.25g Ferm-O at 48 hrs, again at 72 hrs and again at 1/3 break (final add). Hyrdo readings daily. Aeration 2x daily for 1st 3 days, then just stirring degassing daily. 5 min aerations.
After 3 weeks of stable SG readings, let it sit for 1 week, then rack.