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====== Mead ======

  * Sparking mead lb./gal: 2 Original Gravity: 1.070-1.075 Final Gravity: .996
  * Dry (still) lb./gal: 2-2.5 Original Gravity: up to 1.110 Final Gravity: 1.000-1.010
  * Medium (still) lb./gal: 2.5-3 Original Gravity: 1.110-1.120 Final Gravity: 1.010-1.015
  * Sweet (still) lb./gal: 3-4 Original Gravity: 1.120-1.135 Final Gravity: 1.020-1.050 

===== Bottles =====

  * Craig Thoburn 304 231 6685 date?
  * Chris Wood 304 231 6058 1/16

===== Results =====

  * Pear mead bottled January 2018 is very good. Batch 16.
  * Mead with Fresh Blueberries kinda headache. Batch 21.
  * Fresh Blueberry. Tart. not too strong. Batch 37.
  * Vin du Framboise. Sweet Raspberry. not too strong. Batch 29.
  * Blueberry Chardonnay. ??? Batch 28.
==== Recipes ====

  * [[https://wineladybird.com/blueberry-wine-recipe/|Blueberry Wine]]
  * [[https://wineladybird.com/homemade-raspberry-wine-recipe/|Raspberry Wine]]
  * [[https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2011/aug/31/how-make-blackberry-wine-whisky|Blackberry Wine]]
  * [[https://wineladybird.com/homemade-fruit-wine-recipes/|Top 10]]

  * 5 us gallons = 18.92 liters.
  * To get an SG of 1.05 in water, add 130g of sugar per liter. 130g x 19L = 2470g. 2470 / 28.3 = 88.2oz or 5.5 lb for 5 gallons.
  * To get an SG of 1.10 in water, add 261g of sugar per liter, 261g x 19L = 4959g. 4959/ 28.3 = 175.2oz or 10.95 lb for 5 gallons. 
  * add fruit to 4 gallons of water. Note how much sugar is required to get to desired SG, then add 25% more.
  * Using your brew volume, poundage of honey, and OG, you can determine the specific PPPG (points per pound per gallon) your specific honey contributes. 
  * Average is around 38 or so, so if you added 1 lb honey to a 5 gal batch, you would be adding 38/5 ~ 8 gravity points to your OG...
  * Add 1 **tsp**/gallon of yeast nutrient
  * Potassium sorbate, aka "stabilizer," prevents renewed fermentation in wine that is to be bottled and/or sweetened. Use 1/2 teaspoon per gallon
  * Add 5 campden tablets and 2.5 tsp of potassium sorbate to prevent renewed fermentation
  * **Each campden tablet equals 1/16 tsp of sodium metabisulfite.** Use a bit more than 1/4 tsp for 5 gallons.
  * 1 teaspoon of pectin enzyme per gallon. it helps to break down all solids after the fermentation
  * Labels use #5160. Paper feeds face up.
  * Muskoka wine boys email addresses 
  * Herwig Schroth herlyn@muskoka.com
  * Remove labels with OxyClean, GooGone, isopropyl alcohol.
  * Yeast is Lalvin D47
  * #9 corks are measures 1 3/4” x 15/16”. #8 are 7/8" x 1 3/4". #9 are 1/16 greater in diameter.
  * use #8 corks
  * [[http://madalchemead.com/how-to-oak-your-mead/|Oaking mead]] For chips, a tenth of an ounce per gallon for about a week is sufficient.
  * Used old corker on Batch 24. Only 1 miss. 
  * Add Kieselsol at end of fermentation, then chitosan a day later to remove crud. Both are [[https://www.txbrewing.com/storeblog/fining-agents-for-wine-bentonite-chitosan-and-kieselsol.html|fining agents]].
  * **Corks are much easier after 2 days of soaking.**

==== Batch 39 ====

   Home Brew Ohio - 3910 Vintners Best Fruit Wine Base, Raspberry (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019QPDR40)
   Started 12/11/2021
   5 tsp yeast nutrient
   Added 4 gallons of Spring water
   1 cup sugar.
   To get fermentation started, I heated 2 gallons of water and combined it with the wine base. Then siphoned off 1/2+ gallon onto 2 jugs each with half the yeast. Kept them warm for about 8 hours. Recombined all and all is well the same day.
   Racked into secondary 12/22
   27 bottles 2/13/2022 after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate, 1/4 tsp sodium metabisulfite, and 2+ cups sugar
   Home Brew Raspberry
   
==== Batch 38 ====

   Home Brew Ohio - 3910 Vintners Best Fruit Wine Base, Cherry (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019QQBQ1K)
   Started 11/19/2021
   Ferment was slow to start. Used a heating pad.
   2 cans of Kroger sweet cherries
   5 tsp yeast nutrient
   Added 4 gallons of Spring water
   initial SG 1.085.
   Removed cherries 11/27/2021 with SG 1.030.
   Racked into secondary 12/4
   26 bottles 2/6/2022 after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 3 campden tablets
   Home Brew Cherry
   
==== Batch 37 ====

   Australian chardonnay (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016DRVY7Q)
   6 pounds of fresh cranberries in cheese cloth
   5 tsp yeast nutrient
   Added 3 gallons of Spring water
   26 bottles 3/9/2020 after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets
   Fresh Cranberry Chardonnay

==== Batch 36 ====

   12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/bratok07?_trksid=p2047675.l2559|Nature Nate's Honey]]
   6 pounds of fresh cranberries in plastic bags with marbles
   ~2 lbs sugar
   5 tsp yeast nutrient
   Added 3 gallons of Spring water
   27 bottles 3/9/2020 after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets
   Cranberry Mead


==== Batch 35 ====

   Pear base (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019QQ5XN2)
   2 pounds of Harris Teeter fresh pears
   ~2 lbs sugar
   5 tsp yeast nutrient
   Added 3 gallons of Spring water
   11/23/19
   racked into secondary 12/2.

=== Batch 34 ===

   12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/bratok07?_trksid=p2047675.l2559|Nature Nate's Honey]]
   6 pounds of Harris Teeter fresh pears
   ~2 lbs sugar
   5 tsp yeast nutrient
   Added 4 gallons of Spring water
   11/23/19
   racked into secondary 12/2

**Batch 33**
  * 21 pounds of Harris Teeter fresh black cherries
  * ~6 lbs sugar
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient
  * Added 3 gallons of Spring water
  * 6/22/19 Initial SG 1.040
  * racked into secondary 7/9 about 4 gallons. 
  * racked again 7/19/2019
  * 25 bottles 7/29/19 after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets
  *  Fresh Black Cherry


**Batch 32**
  * 18 pounds of Harris Teeter blueberries
  * ~7 lbs sugar
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water
  * 6/15/19 Initial SG 1.040
  * racked into secondary 6/22. 
  * racked again 7/9/2019
  * 27 bottles 7/18/19 after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets
  * Fresh Blueberry

**Batch 31**
  * 18 pounds of Harris Teeter blackberries
  * 5 lbs sugar
  * 2 1/2 tsp pectic enzyme
  * 2 tsp acid blend
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water
  * 6/5/19 Initial SG 1.040
  * racked into secondary 6/15
  * racked again 6/22/2019
  * Still cloudy 7/12. Added Kieselsol. Then chitosum a day later. cleared up nicely.
  * 26 bottles 7/16/19 after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets
  * Blackberry Wine

**Batch 30**
  * 2 cans of Vintner's Harvest Fruit Sweet Cherry Puree - Cherry 3 lb. 1 oz [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074Q6CTLZ]]
  * 2 1/2 tsp tannin
  * 8 lbs suger
  * 2/5 tsp pectic enzyme
  * 2 tsp acid blend
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water
  * 4/14/19 Initial SG 1.070
  * racked into secondary 4/21. 
  * racked again 5/19/2019
  * 25 bottles 6/4/19 after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets
  * Drank 12 oz of the leftovers. Not sweet, but fairly strong.
  * Sweet Cherry

**Batch 29**
  * Raspberry (Vintner's Harvest Fruit Bases) 96 oz [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064OLMAS]]
  * 2 1/2 tsp tannin
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient
  * 2/5 tsp pectic enzyme
  * 2 tsp acid blend
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water
  * 3/6/19 Initial SG 1.1005
  * racked into secondary 3'13 - 3/20. 
  * racked again 5/19/2019. Was still bubbling.
  * 25 bottles 5/20/2019  after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 1/8 tsp sodium metabisulfite
  * On the sweet side even with no sugar
  * Vin de Framboise
  
**Batch 28**
  * 6 liters of Australian Chardonnay juice [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016DRVY7Q]]
  * 8 pounds of Harris Teeter Frozen Blueberries
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient
  * added wood chips from package
  * Used included Lalvin EC 1118 yeast
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water
  * 2/9/19 Initial SG 1.1005
  * removed fruit 2/21 and racked into secondary. SG .994
  * 29 bottles 4/10/2019 after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets
  * Blueberry Chardonnay
 
**Batch 27**
  * 6 liters of Australian Chardonnay juice [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016DRVY7Q]]
  * 6 pounds of Walmart Frozen Black Cherries [[http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/2131]]
  * added wood chips from package
  * Used included Bentonite package instead of yeast nutrient.
  * Used included Lalvin EC 1118 yeast
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water
  * 1/4/19 Initial SG 1.095
  * racked 1/19 removed fruit
  * racked again 2/1
  * added potassium sorbate 3/6
  * 28 bottles 3/6/2019
 

**Batch 26**
  * 6/9 12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/bratok07?_trksid=p2047675.l2559|Nature Nate's Honey]] 
  * 48 ounces of [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074Q6CTLZ|Vintner's Harvest Cherry Puree]]
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient. 
  * 4 gallons of Spring water 
  * Must temperature was in the 90s. Overflowed the bucket the second day.
  * Racked 6/18
  * 25 bottles 7/25/2108 
  * Black Cherry Mead
 
**Batch 25**
  * 6/7 12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/bratok07?_trksid=p2047675.l2559|ORANGE BLOSSOM Natural Honey]] 
  * 48 ounces of [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0716CB5HD|Vintner's Harvest Raspberry Puree]]
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient. 
  * 4 gallons of Spring water 
  * Racked 6/17
  * 25 bottles 7/25/2108 
  * Raspberry Mead

**Batch 24**
  * 3/16 12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/dickydobiking?_trksid=p2047675.l2559|dickydobiking]] 
  * 48 ounces of [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064OLWJ4|Blood Orange Puree]] 
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient. 
  * 5 gallons of Spring water 
  * racked into secondary 3/14 - SG close to 0
  * Blood Orange Mead
  * 25 bottles 6/3/2018

**Batch 23**
  * 3/16 12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/honeydabber|honeydabber]] 
  * added 1 lb of raw honey from Safeway
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient. 
  * Added just 3 gallons of Spring water to leave enough space for the fruit
  * added 10+ pounds of fresh Anjou pears
  * removed fruit and racked into secondary 3/26.
  * Fresh Pear Mead
  * 27 bottles 5/5/2018

**Batch 22**
  * 12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/honeydabber|honeydabber]] 
  * added 1 lb of raw honey from Safeway
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient. 
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water to get to 5+ gallons
  * 2/6 Initial SG 1.090
  * added 6 large Honey Crisp apples
  * removed fruit and racked into secondary 2/16. SG 1.005.
  * Honey Crisp Apple Mead
  * 26 bottles 4/6/2018

**Batch 21**
  * 12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/honeydabber|honeydabber]] 
  * added 1 lb of raw honey from Safeway
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient. 
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water to get to 5+ gallons
  * 1/16 Initial SG 1.090
  * added 6.75 lbs fresh blueberries from Safeway
  * removed fruit and racked into secondary 1/22. SG 1.010.
  * 26 bottles 3/4/2018
  * Mead with Fresh Blueberries
 
**Batch 20**
  * 12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/honeydabber|honeydabber]] 
  * added 1 lb of raw honey from Safeway
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient. 
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water to get to 5+ gallons
  * 1/6 Initial SG 1.090
  * added 5.5 lbs fresh cherries from Safeway
  * removed fruit and racked into secondary 1/13. SG 1.020.
  * 26 bottles 2/23/2018
  * Mead with Fresh Cherries

**Batch 19**
  * 12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/honeydabber|honeydabber]] 
  * added 1 lb of raw honey from Safeway
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient. 
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water to get to 5+ gallons
  * 12/28 Initial SG 1.000
  * added 5 lbs black cherries from Walmart
  * removed fruit and racked into secondary 1/3. SG 1.020.
  * 26 bottles 2/18/2018
  * Black Cherry Mead

**Batch 18**
  * 12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/honeydabber|honeydabber]] 
  * added 1 lb of raw honey from Safeway
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient. 
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water to get to 5+ gallons
  * 12/23 Initial SG 1.100
  * added 6 lbs blueberries from Walmart
  * removed fruit and racked into secondary 12/28. SG 1.020.
  * 28 bottles 1/XX/2018
  * Blueberry Mead

**Batch 17**
  * 12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/bratok07?_trksid=p2047675.l2559|Paul's Bees Wildflower Honey]] 
  * added 1 lb of raw honey from Harris Teeter
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient. 
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water to get to 5+ gallons
  * 11/26 Initial SG 1.085
  * added 4+ lbs fresh ginger root from Harris Teeter 11/26
  * removed fruit and racked into secondary 12/1. SG 1.000.
  * 25 bottles 1/13/2018
  * Ginger Mead

**Batch 16**
  * 12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/bratok07?_trksid=p2047675.l2559|Paul's Bees Wildflower Honey]] 
  * added 1 lb of raw honey from Harris Teeter
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient. 
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water to get to 5+ gallons
  * 11/19 Initial SG 1.090
  * added 5 lbs fresh pears from Harris Teeter 11/20
  * 11/20 SG 1.100
  * removed fruit and racked 11/26. SG 1.020.
  * 25 bottles 1/6/2018
  * Pear Mead

**Batch 15**
  * 12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/triplesee1?_trksid=p2047675.l2559|Washington State honey]] 
  * 5 lbs frozen peaches from Harris Teeter
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient. 
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water to get to 5+ gallons
  * 11/10 Initial SG 1.090
  * removed fruit 11/15. SG 1.030.
  * racked into secondary 11/16. SG 1.025
  * 26 bottles 12/28/17
  * Peach Mead 

**Batch 14**
  * 12 pounds of [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/triplesee1?_trksid=p2047675.l2559|Washington State honey]] 
  * 78 oz (~5 lbs) fresh blackberries from Harris Teeter
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient. 
  * Added 4.5 gallons of Spring water to get to 5+ gallons
  * 11/3 Initial SG 1.090
  * removed fruit 11/9
  * racked into secondary 11/9. SG 1.020
  * Racked 12/22 and added 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets
  * 26 bottles 12/22/2017
  * Blackberry Mead
  * hydromel aux mûres 

**Batch 13**
  * 14 pounds of [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016G4JPZE | Desert Creek Honey]]
  * 3 pounds of Ocean Spray cranberries
  * 7 ounces of Sun Maid Raisins
  * 5 tsp yeast nutrient. 
  * Added 4 gallons of Spring water to get to 6 gallons
  * 11/2 Initial SG 1.100
  * removed fruit 11/10. SG 1.030.
  * racked into secondary 11/12. SG 1.020
  * very little cranberrry flavor probably because I did not break the berries. Boiled 3 lbs of cranberries and added them to the must 11/16
  * removed cranberries 11/18. reduced by half.
  * 27 bottles 12/23  after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets
  * Cranberry Mead
  * l'hydromel à la canneberge

**Batch 12**
  * 6 liters of Australian Chardonnay juice [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016DRVY7Q]]
  * 6 pounds of Traders Joes Black Cherries [[http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/2131]]
  * skipped adding wood chips from package
  * 3 tbsp yeast nutrient. should be 5 tsp.
  * Added 4.5 gallons of Spring water to get to 6 gallons
  * 10/5 Initial SG 1.095
  * removed fruit 10/13
  * racked into secondary 10/22. SG .994
  * 28 bottles 11/18  after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets
  * Chardonnay aux cerises noires 

**Batch 11**
  * 10 liters of Pinot Blanc juice [[https://www.winemakersdepot.com/Grand-Cru-Pinot-Blanc-Wine-Kit-P402.aspx]]
  * 6 pounds of fresh strawberries from Harris Teeter
  * Added 3 gallons of Spring water to get to 6 gallons
  * 9/16 Initial SG 1.085
  * removed fruit 9/24. SG .0995
  * racked into secondary 9/26 
  * Vin blanc à la fraise
  * 28 bottles 11/18/2017 after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets

**Batch 10**
  * 12 pounds of honey: [[https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Creek-Honey-Unfiltered-Unpasteurized/dp/B016G4JPZE]]
  * 3 pounds of honey: [[https://www.amazon.com/Arizona-Wildflower-Honey-Unfiltered-Crockett/dp/B00JGD3YUU]]
  * 5 pounds of Traders Joes Black Cherries [[http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article/2131]]
  * Added 5 gallons of Muskoka water to get to 6 gallons
  * 5/31 Initial SG 1.090
  * 6/13 Racked SG ~ 1.005
  * Mead à la Cerise Noir
  * 29 bottles 9/10/2017 after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets

**Batch 9**
  * 12 pounds of honey: [[https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Creek-Honey-Unfiltered-Unpasteurized/dp/B016G4JPZE]]
  * 3 pounds of honey: [[https://www.amazon.com/Arizona-Wildflower-Honey-Unfiltered-Crockett/dp/B00JGD3YUU]]
  * 48 ounces of Harris Teeter raspberries
  * Added 4 gallons water to get to 5.5 gallons
  * 3/2 Initial SG 1.100
  * Melomel à la Framboise
  * Racked 3/28
  * 27 bottles 6/14/2017 after adding 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets
 
**Batch 8**
  * 12 pounds of honey: [[https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Creek-Honey-Unfiltered-Unpasteurized/dp/B016G4JPZE]]
  * 3 pounds of honey: [[https://www.amazon.com/Arizona-Wildflower-Honey-Unfiltered-Crockett/dp/B00JGD3YUU]]
  * 16 oz blueberry concentrate: [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B8YRFU0]]
  * Added 4 gallons water to get to 5.5 gallons
  * 2/23 Initial SG 1.100+
  * Melomel aux myrtilles
  * Racked 3/28 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets
  * 25 bottles 6/14/2017

**Batch 7**
  * 12 pounds of honey: [[https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Creek-Honey-Unfiltered-Unpasteurized/dp/B016G4JPZE]]
  * 3 pounds of honey: [[https://www.amazon.com/Arizona-Wildflower-Honey-Unfiltered-Crockett/dp/B00JGD3YUU]]
  * 34 oz black cherry juice: [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V90J2AY]]
  * Added 4 gallons water to get to 5.5 gallons
  * 2/11 Initial SG 1.100+
  * 2/17 racked at SG 1.030
  * Melomel de Cerise Noire
  * Racked 3/28 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets
  * 27 bottles 6/4/2017


**Batch 6**
  * 12 pounds of honey: [[https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Creek-Honey-Unfiltered-Unpasteurized/dp/B016G4JPZE]]
  * 3 pounds of honey: [[https://www.amazon.com/Arizona-Wildflower-Honey-Unfiltered-Crockett/dp/B00JGD3YUU]]
  * 34 oz cherry juice: [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032JKWGI]]
  * Added 4 gallons water to get to 5.5 gallons
  * 2/1 Initial SG 1.100+
  * racked 2/11 at 1.030
  * Tarte aux Cerises Melomel
  * Racked 3/28 2.5 tsp potassium sorbate and 5 campden tablets
  * 25 bottles 6/4/2017
 
**Batch 5**
  * 14 pounds from Amazon [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016G4JPZE]] and [[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q33NM12]] - Wild Texas Honey - nicely sweet
  * Added 4 gallons water to get to 5.5 gallons
  * 9/12 Initial SG 1.080+
  * Bottled 12/18/16
  * Hidromiel del Oeste de Texas
  * Mead de la miel de West Texas
  * Drank a bottle 9/11/2017. Heavier than Honey Daubber.

**Batch 4**
  * 15 pounds from Harris Teeter @ $14.99 for 5 lbs
  * Added < 4 gallons water to get to 5.5 gallons
  * 5/1 Initial SG 1.1000+
  * 5/5 SG 1.070
  * 5/7 SG 1.060
  * 5/9 SG 1.050
  * 5/11 SG 1.045
  * 5/16 SG 1.015 racked
  * 6/23 racked
  * 9/8 added 5 campden tablets and 2.5 tsp of potassium sorbate
  * Mead de Harris de Teeter
  * Bottled 9/11/2016

**Batch 3**
  * 5 quarts from [[https://www.ebay.com/usr/honeydabber|honeydabber ]] on ebay from Florida
  * Dark honey
  * Added < 4 gallons water to get to 5.5 gallons
  * 4/20 Initial SG 1.070+
  * 4/25 SG 1.060
  * 4/30 racked at 1.030
  * 6/23 racked
  * 9/8 added 5 campden tablets and 2.5 tsp of potassium sorbate
  * Mead du Dabber de Miel - Mead from the Honey Dabber
  * Mead de la rue Buchanan
  * Bottled 9/11/2016
  * Drank a bottle 9/11/2017. Nice and light.


**Batch 2**
  * 12 pounds from Walmart
  * Initial SG 1.095 on 4/4
  * 1.080 on 4-6
  * 1.030 on 4-13. Racked
  * 6/23 racked
  * 7/24 bottled 25 bottles
  * mead from the wall market - mead du marché du mur

**Batch 1**
  * Honey from YLHBS
  * Added ? lbs. dried cherries
  * Thought fermentation was stuck; added second yeast
  * SG < 1.0 4/20
  * 4/30 final rack. topped off with h20
  * 5/7 added 5 campden tablets and 2.5 tsp of potassium sorbate
  * 7/24 bottled 24 bottles
  * wildflower mead with cherries - wildflower mead avec des cerises