Hi,
Here's another newbee question:
I just recently did the second racking of a five gallon batch of wildflower traditional (sweet). I have heard that air space in the carboy can have negative consequences. After the second racking, the mead comes up to where the glass carboy begins to curve, maybe ten inches from the lip.
If this can produce off-flavors, what is the best method for fixing this? I wasn't sure if I should go through with bottling now, because it is hard to tell from the carboy if the mead is clear enough yet, since the honey is a dark color. I took a sample of it a couple weeks ago and it wasn't clear yet, though it was starting to taste pretty decent.
The mead will be three months old next week. Unfortunately cold crashing is probably not an option due to limited fridge space. I wasn't sure if I should add a clearing agent and bottle asap, or concentrate on filling the empty space, or if it will be fine as is for a while.
Your advice will, once again, be greatly appreciated.
I'm sure I'll be asking more questions as I'm trying to brew a new batch every two to three months.;D
Thanks!
17 lbs Wildflower Honey
4 gallons Spring Water
5 tsp Nutrient
2.5 tsp Energizer
Lalvin D47 Yeast
Pasteurized
Here's another newbee question:
I just recently did the second racking of a five gallon batch of wildflower traditional (sweet). I have heard that air space in the carboy can have negative consequences. After the second racking, the mead comes up to where the glass carboy begins to curve, maybe ten inches from the lip.
If this can produce off-flavors, what is the best method for fixing this? I wasn't sure if I should go through with bottling now, because it is hard to tell from the carboy if the mead is clear enough yet, since the honey is a dark color. I took a sample of it a couple weeks ago and it wasn't clear yet, though it was starting to taste pretty decent.
The mead will be three months old next week. Unfortunately cold crashing is probably not an option due to limited fridge space. I wasn't sure if I should add a clearing agent and bottle asap, or concentrate on filling the empty space, or if it will be fine as is for a while.
Your advice will, once again, be greatly appreciated.
I'm sure I'll be asking more questions as I'm trying to brew a new batch every two to three months.;D
Thanks!
17 lbs Wildflower Honey
4 gallons Spring Water
5 tsp Nutrient
2.5 tsp Energizer
Lalvin D47 Yeast
Pasteurized