I am looking for opinions from the more experienced (which is everybody) as to what is the smallest batch that it is advisable to make. In particular, are there any real problems or issues with doing very small sample batches of 1.5 litres in 2 litre plastic coke bottles?
The reason I ask is that I can buy about 8 different varieties of honey from my local Outpost grocery store. It is not cheap though. Rather than buy 3 lbs. for a 1 gallon batch, it occurred to me that I could brew 8 1.5 litre samples, using the Sweet Show Mead recipe, with 1 lb of each honey per batch. I could then taste the results at the same time and make notes on how the honey flavor is maintained in the Mead. From this, I would know what I like for future batches without spending lots of money on honey (I happen to have 8 spare airlocks from my beer brewing days).
Thanks for any insight.
The reason I ask is that I can buy about 8 different varieties of honey from my local Outpost grocery store. It is not cheap though. Rather than buy 3 lbs. for a 1 gallon batch, it occurred to me that I could brew 8 1.5 litre samples, using the Sweet Show Mead recipe, with 1 lb of each honey per batch. I could then taste the results at the same time and make notes on how the honey flavor is maintained in the Mead. From this, I would know what I like for future batches without spending lots of money on honey (I happen to have 8 spare airlocks from my beer brewing days).
Thanks for any insight.