Old mead

[nd2k]

I have a carboy of Wind River mead w/ raspberry extract that has been in my basement for 10 years or so. I forget what to do its been so long. Any advice?

Thanks - Dave

[BlindLemonLars]

I have a carboy of Wind River mead w/ raspberry extract that has been in my basement for 10 years or so. I forget what to do its been so long. Any advice?

Thanks - Dave

Is this a trick question? Drink it!! :D

Seriously, have a taste. Can't decide what to do until you know what you're dealing with.

[flyangler18]

Has it been on the cake for 10 years?

Taste it - if it's been bulk-aging in secondary for 10 years, it may well be the nectar of the gods.

[Joos]

Great first post btw! Hope its good:alc:

[blacklab]

Holy shit. Please post pics of you drinking it. It's either going to be mead heroin, kill you, or both.

[christo]

At 10 years, it likely will have lost the raspberry notes, and dependent on original strength will likely be VERY dry to the point of tasting like . . . well . . . nothing. I've had a few old meads of moderate strength (1.100ish)that were so smooth they were almost water-like with just the faintest of hints of alcohol and honey notes. Ten minutes later after I had drained the glass of "water", I was feeling quite happy though.

Now if it was sack strength originally or made with some specialty honey, they tend to keep a little more flavor.

Either way it will be a pleasure. Enjoy!