What’s your yeast nutrient regimen like? I’ve found it tough to get meads with high starting gravity to finish out. I’ve always assumed it was a nutrient issue? Or maybe oxygenation?
ashleysays
Hi Mark, I never really add any Diamonium Phophate to my meads or oxygenate them. I check the gravity after I see fermentation stop, and if it hasn’t fermented as much as I want it to, I will pitch some distiller’s yeast to it and let it finish fermenting out. Distiller’s yeast has a higher alcohol tolerance and will help dry it out. Hope that helps. Cheers! Ryan
Joesays
I know you wrote it’s to taste, but what’s a good measurement to start with adding the tincture? For instance, 2 tablespoons tincture per 750 ml?
briansays
Thanks for your question. In our experience, that will likely be a bit strong on the flavor. Ultimately, your own taste will drive the right amount. Remember, each tincture will be a bit different too. So, we recommend adding less to start as you can always add more when your mead is in your glass! Maybe one tsp for that volume is a good place to start!
Mark says
What’s your yeast nutrient regimen like? I’ve found it tough to get meads with high starting gravity to finish out. I’ve always assumed it was a nutrient issue? Or maybe oxygenation?
ashley says
Hi Mark, I never really add any Diamonium Phophate to my meads or oxygenate them. I check the gravity after I see fermentation stop, and if it hasn’t fermented as much as I want it to, I will pitch some distiller’s yeast to it and let it finish fermenting out. Distiller’s yeast has a higher alcohol tolerance and will help dry it out. Hope that helps. Cheers! Ryan
Joe says
I know you wrote it’s to taste, but what’s a good measurement to start with adding the tincture? For instance, 2 tablespoons tincture per 750 ml?
brian says
Thanks for your question. In our experience, that will likely be a bit strong on the flavor. Ultimately, your own taste will drive the right amount. Remember, each tincture will be a bit different too. So, we recommend adding less to start as you can always add more when your mead is in your glass! Maybe one tsp for that volume is a good place to start!