I think you are racking way too often. I rack my mead primary no earlier than one month. Maybe even two months. Then wait another two or three months and rack again. Maybe even longer depending on the east you are using.
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One question. If I use four cans of grape concentrate. Does this mean I would usually use less sugar to meet starting gravity. I have noticed that recipes out there show either two cans three cans or four cans of grape concentrate. My question is all those recipes still state a cup and a half of...
Hi all
I am going to make some more of the Welches but this time I am going to use the 4 cans to one gallon. What yeast do you all use in this wine?
Roger
Yes you are right. This is basically Joes. I like to wait 6 months also. I find it takes about 3 months
To clear so I say one month after that as minimum. This is a very good mead every time.
Roger
Here it is
1 Gallon Batch
3 1/2 lbs Clover Honey
1 large Orange rind and all
About 40 Raisins cut up
1 stick Cinnamon
2 whole Clove
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1 teaspoon Fleishmanns bread yeast
Water to one gallon