Zephyr259
Landlord.
Hi folks,
I've done a few beer kits and I'd like to try my hand at some mead. I've done some research into it but managed to get myself a bit confused.
I'd like to make a 1 gallon batch and I'd like it to be reasonably sweet, but I'm unsure of what recipe to use.
My options appear to be ferment dry then back-sweeten or match an OG and yeast so that it's still sweet when fermented.
I currently have a packet of Lalvin EC-1118 which from my reading seems to be a very good yeast but is likely to ferment dry since it has a high alcohol tolerance (18%).
Finally, there seems to be a lot of discussion on what nutrients to use. I have Young's Nutrient (DAP and ammonium sulphate) I can get Tronozymol in my local brew shop or can source Fermaid K and Go-Ferm online from Hop & Grape. Are the fancier nutrients and energisers really needed?
So, any recommendations on a starting recipe?
Thanks All.
I've done a few beer kits and I'd like to try my hand at some mead. I've done some research into it but managed to get myself a bit confused.
I'd like to make a 1 gallon batch and I'd like it to be reasonably sweet, but I'm unsure of what recipe to use.
My options appear to be ferment dry then back-sweeten or match an OG and yeast so that it's still sweet when fermented.
I currently have a packet of Lalvin EC-1118 which from my reading seems to be a very good yeast but is likely to ferment dry since it has a high alcohol tolerance (18%).
Finally, there seems to be a lot of discussion on what nutrients to use. I have Young's Nutrient (DAP and ammonium sulphate) I can get Tronozymol in my local brew shop or can source Fermaid K and Go-Ferm online from Hop & Grape. Are the fancier nutrients and energisers really needed?
So, any recommendations on a starting recipe?
Thanks All.