Hello all,
I'm about to take the plunge and throw my first must together, but have a few questions. Being a first-timer, I don't want to get too involved with my first recipe.
My plan is:
10 lbs. of honey
3 gals of water
5 g Lalvin EC-1118
What I am wondering is am I asking for trouble by not adding anything else? I have Wyeast Nutrient, I have raisins, but I would rather have a nice basic mead as my first batch. Will this recipe be ok as it stands or should I add a tsp of nutrient?
My other question is regarding the honey I have. It's very crystallized. When I heat this up to add to the water, is it going to liquify? It looks so solid, I just dont see it mixing with the water very well.
Any input is greatly appreciated!
Berg
I'm about to take the plunge and throw my first must together, but have a few questions. Being a first-timer, I don't want to get too involved with my first recipe.
My plan is:
10 lbs. of honey
3 gals of water
5 g Lalvin EC-1118
What I am wondering is am I asking for trouble by not adding anything else? I have Wyeast Nutrient, I have raisins, but I would rather have a nice basic mead as my first batch. Will this recipe be ok as it stands or should I add a tsp of nutrient?
My other question is regarding the honey I have. It's very crystallized. When I heat this up to add to the water, is it going to liquify? It looks so solid, I just dont see it mixing with the water very well.
Any input is greatly appreciated!
Berg