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5th April 11, 05:59 PM
#1
18 lbs!  Wow. How large is the batch?
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5th April 11, 06:00 PM
#2
 Originally Posted by NewEnglander
18 lbs! Wow. How large is the batch?
Five gallons.
It's definitely a sweet mead!
Pat
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5th April 11, 06:09 PM
#3
Originally Posted by MadMouser
Five gallons.
It's definitely a sweet mead!
Pat
hmmmm i used 6lbs for one gallon and it came out at a sweet medium. but it was local texas honey, mostly clover.
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5th April 11, 07:26 PM
#4
Originally Posted by The Thirsty Viking
hmmmm i used 6lbs for one gallon and it came out at a sweet medium. but it was local texas honey, mostly clover.
That's an awfully high gravity must. By my calculations, 6 pounds in 1 gallon would give you an OG of over 1.200. Most yeasts will have a tough time getting started in something that strong.
What yeast were you using?
Pat
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5th April 11, 07:30 PM
#5
Originally Posted by MadMouser
That's an awfully high gravity must. By my calculations, 6 pounds in 1 gallon would give you an OG of over 1.200. Most yeasts will have a tough time getting started in something that strong.
What yeast were you using?
Pat
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