====== 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 * 740-491-0636 Andrew 2/2 ===== 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