SO2 addition to Meads

[hartm]

I have seen a lot of literature about addition of K-met for wines, but i was wondering when people are adding K-met for Meads.


Are their certain levels similar to wine that you shoot for?


Since they can be bulk aged for so long, do you add K-met at steady intervals?


When during the fermentation process do you add K-met?


Thanks for the clarifications...

 

[vcasey]

I have seen a lot of literature about addition of K-met for wines, but i was wondering when people are adding K-met for Meads.


Are their certain levels similar to wine that you shoot for?


Since they can be bulk aged for so long, do you add K-met at steady intervals?


When during the fermentation process do you add K-met?


Thanks for the clarifications...

I treat my meads the same as my wines. So if I am bulk aging they get 1/4 t at 3 month intervals and I only add it to the mead when it has finished fermenting.

 

[Wade E]

I only use about 1/2 the sulfite in m y meads as honey is a self preserved substance but it is diluted so there in lies the need.