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
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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!!Originally Posted by nd2k
Seriously, have a taste. Can't decide what to do until you know what you're dealing with.
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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.
Great first post btw! Hope its good
Holy shit. Please post pics of you drinking it. It's either going to be mead heroin, kill you, or both.
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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!
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