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Have 2 separate 5 gallon batches of mead, the first has a very harsh taste with little sweetness. the Second is sweet but also has a harsh taste to it. Recipes and techniques I got from a "Brew it Yourself article" and from the Joy of homebrewing.
I don't know if it’s the brand of Honey used or if I can add something to save them. I've been making beer (extract with grains) for about 3 years and wine (from kits) for about 2 years. I've used the same honey in my beer with great results.
Any help would be great.
#1 09/29/06
1. 15 lbs Honey (price rite store brand) Full boil 15 minutes
2. 5 Tsp Acid blend
3. 1/2 tsp. Wyeast Nutrient
4. 4 tsp Yeast Nutrient
5. White labs Sweet mead
12/14/06 into glass secondary carboy
#2 12/14/2006
1. 12 lbs Orange Blossom Honey
2. 31/2 lbs Honey (price rite store brand) Full boil 15 minutes
3. 5 Tsp Acid blend
4. 1/2 tsp. Wyeast Nutrient
5. 4 tsp Yeast Nutrient
6. White labs Sweet mead
3/15/2007 into glass secondary carboy
Have 2 separate 5 gallon batches of mead, the first has a very harsh taste with little sweetness. the Second is sweet but also has a harsh taste to it. Recipes and techniques I got from a "Brew it Yourself article" and from the Joy of homebrewing.
I don't know if it’s the brand of Honey used or if I can add something to save them. I've been making beer (extract with grains) for about 3 years and wine (from kits) for about 2 years. I've used the same honey in my beer with great results.
Any help would be great.
#1 09/29/06
1. 15 lbs Honey (price rite store brand) Full boil 15 minutes
2. 5 Tsp Acid blend
3. 1/2 tsp. Wyeast Nutrient
4. 4 tsp Yeast Nutrient
5. White labs Sweet mead
12/14/06 into glass secondary carboy
#2 12/14/2006
1. 12 lbs Orange Blossom Honey
2. 31/2 lbs Honey (price rite store brand) Full boil 15 minutes
3. 5 Tsp Acid blend
4. 1/2 tsp. Wyeast Nutrient
5. 4 tsp Yeast Nutrient
6. White labs Sweet mead
3/15/2007 into glass secondary carboy