How to Make Your First Batch of Mead
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- Опубліковано 28 гру 2023
- I've only been at Clawhammer for 2 weeks and Kyle has already left me ALONE to make some mead (I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING). Before this, I had no idea that all it took to make some was water, honey and yeast. I'm also using a kit by Golden Hive Mead, which actually makes the process pretty easy. Though, I'm still very nervous.
Come back for part 2 to see if I totally messed it up, or if I successfully made some mead!
And here's the kit i'm using: goldenhivemead.com/products/g... - Розваги
Ok, Libby was actually right about the gravity reading in an earlier draft of this video. The gravity was 1.20+ not 1.020 and Kyle messed up by telling her to change the voice over. He was probably still hung over from his vacation. We can't fire him because he owns the company, but we did let him know that you all think he is dumb.
@3:56 it looks like the gravity reading was actually 1.122
I'm thinking more like 1.120, and not 1.200, as first most hydrometers don't go that high, and second, that's about right for the amount of honey used and the amount of space she left in a gallon container.
Libby your epic editing has elevated Clawhammer into a classy place. What have you done !!! lol
I love the use of local products!
We have a revelation here. Libby is a natural.
Was just gonna say the same. Great minds…
...just immediatly matches the energy of the other guys, impressive
Great video! I think that Kyle can go on a permanent vacation! Massive upgrade!
"I wonder if Vilod is still making that mead with juniper berries mixed in..." - Ralof
For those unfamiliar with mead making, one pound of honey dissolved in water to make 1 US gallon raises the gravity of the water by 35 points (to 1.035), Two pounds to make the same volume raises the gravity by 70 points and 3 lbs will raise that same total volume by 1.035. How much water was in Libby's jar? Her hydrometer reading does not make a lot of sense, but if anyone knows the likely volume of must in that jar, they will be able to calculate the likely specific gravity (density) of the syrup (must).
Honey has no nutrients that homey needs to replicate in a healthy manner - none, nada, zero. That stresses the yeast. And stressed yeast are very karmic. They return the favor by stressing the wine maker with their fine production of hydrogen sulfide, a gas that smells like rotten eggs.
And for many who live in cities, tap water contains chlorine and other chemicals added not so much for taste but for health reasons. You want to use quality spring water: chlorine free. The chlorine can add nasty flavors to the phenols that the yeast produce: think chloro-phenolic cough medicine.
That's a cool honey store! Makes me excited to make a strawberry orange mead in a few months.
I think the OG was 1.119. not 1.019
I remember how i used to clean everything that religiously.......
Used to.....
Incredible work 🥂
Thanks!
Awesome video good to see some fresh faces at clawhammer.. and I hope it means a steady stream of content.
New to the hobby but love the videos and learned a lot just from yall. But i really like these 1 Gal videos, as a new brewer I started with a 1 gal kit like most and actually bought from a different company.... Mostly because i didnt know yall had a 1 gallon set! would love to see some more one gallon recipes/brew videos for newbies!
I am only in 1:00 and you hooked me with: 'Rick Roll' !
Let’s make a million views guys!!!
By coincidence, this dropped as I was in the middle of starting a batch of mead. Hoping to split it and try some cherry additions. A very timely guide and its bubbling away nicely now.
Been making mead for 4 years now and it almost make me not want to make beer anymore
I would take the gravity reading before pitching the yeast. Not sure why the manufacturer of the fermenter also takes readings after pitching
My only thought on this is that when yeast is added, the specific gravity of a material is fully present. If you take the specific gravity of a substance without having all of the matter present of the water, honey, AND yeast, you’re taking a partial (albeit potentially negligible) specific gravity reading. TLDR: your density reading will be off because the calculation for specific gravity is derived from density of the object by the density of water.
@@jacobsonye3677 taking a reading at the start when you have pitched and mixed in the yeast will result in a higher density which will skew the results. Once fermentation has completed the majority of yeast will drop out of suspension hence your final reading will not include them. That's the reason for taking a reading of the fermentable fluid to start , and the fermented fluid at the end.
@1:00 did we just get Rick Rolled?
How about a follow up? Maybe a collab with @ManMadeMead and a next level mead??
Where did you get that flux capacitor?!
Is the water you used to rinse the honey jar chlorinated?
Do you use tap water? Not bottled water?
mead your destiny!
You got this
Did she go with raw or pasteurized?
Great concept, I think you all could con more non brewers to brew for the first time to prove that its not that difficult.
Rad!!
I have a question about sanitising. I have sanitised everything well beforehand. During the process, I did rinse my gallon and airlock a few times with a regular towel, the airlock contains plain water from the tap and once I used a pipette that I forgot to sanitise for a moment... Could this cause a problem? Or is this normally not too bad?
It’s not that bad. What you risk of have happening (when not sanitizing) is allowing bacterial growth to grow alongside your yeast creating mold and what not. If your stuff is clean, then don’t worry. You’ll know if it’s gone bad.
LFG!!!!!!
how its 1.019 if hydrometer says 1.119?
Flux Capacitor in the car should get 3million views alone. Recently drank a few samples of Mead. this video came in just in time. Gonna try this..
You need to aerate more! add tannins and nutrients :D
Dang, still a long way from 1 million views ☠️
@0:36 fren your tire pressure is low
Lol... Ya better take care of that, Libby.
Yeast nutrients will give the yeast a helping hand. Or better yet DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) but you can add it in steps.
Yes. I usually use Fermaid O and it definitely helps
How is DAP, better than yeast nutrient?
I would of thought thy DAP was part of yeast nutrient and so yeast nutrient was the “better yet”.
@@Margarinetaylorgrease DAP is a yeast nutrient that all Mead makers swear by. Mostly I use just plain yeast nutrient and some yeast energizer. Depending on what style I'm making.
Dont use DAP. use Fermaid O. @@betheabaker527
You should partner with man made mead for a segment. He has a lot of interesting stuff on his channel
that mead is either weak as balls or strong as balls, depending on if your gravity reading was correct or off by 100.
But did you dump all 5 grams of yeast? 1g? 2.5? I can never tell with 90% of these mrad recipe videos 😅
used the whole packet!
First
Also , 1020 gravity ?? Did you mean 1.20 ?
@@gldweller1324I think it would be 1.020 but we tend to say 1020
Orrr, weak! a real man drinks nothing under 1070, and other toxic crap😊
@@Margarinetaylorgreasetoo right haha
@@Billy-burnerturns out 1.2 was correct! This puts it into will it brew category!
Great editing Libby! I really like the fast pace and the short memes!
I'd say your strong point is that you are new to brewing. Use it. Very similar to what Jonathan does at @Latitude64 when learning discgolf!