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Ó Cairealláin · 02-24-2009, 10:58 PM

That sounds loverly. Maybe I should drink it all right away

I guess that's one thing that sucks about meads, you have to wait forever till it's ready.

On another note, does anyone know whether you should store mead on it's side, like wines, or upright, like beers? I'm guessing it doesn't really matter since it's not corked, but I thought I'd ask.

Shenanigans · 02-25-2009, 12:35 AM

I think you only worry about it being on its side if you cork it as you said. Other than that it should not matter.

Ó Cairealláin · 06-16-2009, 04:32 AM

Drinking some of my mead now. How much alchohol is in two pints? I think it turned out too cinamminy for my tastes. Next time I want to add some almond flavoring to it.

Ó Cairealláin · 06-16-2009, 04:46 AM

I'm stating so taste that medicinalmess that k4df4l mentioned. Yum!

k4df4l · 06-16-2009, 10:16 AM

My batch has mellowed out quite a bit over the last several months...just seems to need time to really come together. Still has a fruity bubblegummy thing but no so medicinal. I'm curious to experiment with some other fruits, spices and yeast but I'll prb wait until I get a better deal on the honey.

nobble · 06-19-2009, 09:41 PM

Meads usually take a minimum of a year and are best at around 4

02-25-2009, 12:35 AM	#12
Shenanigans The Zing of the day! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 1,281	I think you only worry about it being on its side if you cork it as you said. Other than that it should not matter. __________________ People, please! We're all frightened and horny. But we can't let can't let some killer dolphins keep us from living and scoring. -Mayor Joe Quimby It don't mean butt, if it ain't got that jutt. Know what I mean? -Captain Murphy I'm single! I love being single! I haven't had this much sex since I was a Boy Scout leader! -Lt. Frank Drebin

06-19-2009, 09:41 PM	#16
nobble Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Altamont, NY Posts: 110	Meads usually take a minimum of a year and are best at around 4 __________________ Primary: Strawberry Wine Secondary: Blonde Ale, Amber Ale, Hefe, Dandelion Wine, Strawberry-Rhubarb Wine Aging: Peach Mead, Pear Wine(Perry), Red Wine On Hand: English Brown Ale, Honey Wheat Ale Nobble Brewer

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02-24-2009, 10:58 PM	#11
Ó Cairealláin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,073	That sounds loverly. Maybe I should drink it all right away I guess that's one thing that sucks about meads, you have to wait forever till it's ready. On another note, does anyone know whether you should store mead on it's side, like wines, or upright, like beers? I'm guessing it doesn't really matter since it's not corked, but I thought I'd ask.

06-16-2009, 04:32 AM	#13
Ó Cairealláin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,073	Drinking some of my mead now. How much alchohol is in two pints? I think it turned out too cinamminy for my tastes. Next time I want to add some almond flavoring to it.

06-16-2009, 04:46 AM	#14
Ó Cairealláin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,073	I'm stating so taste that medicinalmess that k4df4l mentioned. Yum!

06-16-2009, 10:16 AM	#15
k4df4l Ninjas are SWEET!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 5,129	My batch has mellowed out quite a bit over the last several months...just seems to need time to really come together. Still has a fruity bubblegummy thing but no so medicinal. I'm curious to experiment with some other fruits, spices and yeast but I'll prb wait until I get a better deal on the honey.