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These Have Been Very Popular… Finer Wine Kits – Expanded Selection, Most Varieties Back in Stock

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 11:00 PM PDT

Label Peelers recently introduced Finer brand wine kits.  These are available in multiple varieties Shipping is an additional cost based on your location.  Because of minimum shipping costs, it may make sense to place a larger order.  Additional items may ship for minimal cost.  Example: Shipping (for me) for 1 lb of Citra is $8.93.  […]

5 Piece Calibration Weight Set [check scale for accuracy and calibrate] – $5.99 + free prime ship

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 10:30 PM PDT

TOODOO 1g 2g 5g 10g 20g Gram Set for Digital Scale Balance and 1 Piece Calibration Weight Tweezer From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability: Calibration weight set: come with 5 pieces of calibration weight (includes 1 g, 2 g, 5 g, 10 g, 20 g), and 1 piece […]

Last Call: Save on Citra via MoreBeer’s Hop Market

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 09:00 PM PDT

  This sale brings Citra pellet hops down to $24.99.  This can change quickly, check Hop Market for current selections and pricing.   pst:hopmkt1lb

Ends Soon: Avid Armor CHAMBER Vacuum Sealer – seals mylar bags – $359, Save $40

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 08:00 PM PDT

Avid Armor Chamber Vacuum Sealer Model USV20 Ultra Series   Why would you want a Vacuum Sealer for homebrewing?  Vacuum sealers are indispensable for storing hops.  You can save money by getting in on bulk hop buys [See: Recent Hop Finds]. Use your vacuum sealer to break these up and to preserve freshness.  You can […]

Back In Stock… DuoTight Compatible Locking Clips

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 07:30 PM PDT

Kegland's DuoTight Fittings are designed to work with EVABarrier Double Wall Tubing.  They offer quick, reliable connections, easy implementation, a variety of fitting options and feature amazing versatility.  They're also, generally speaking, very well priced.  DuoTights are push to connect fittings and require no tubing clamps. DuoTights are… awesome.  Check out my extensive Hands on Review […]

What Does a Flow Control Faucet Do? + Intertap Flow Contol Faucet – Closeout Watch – Where are they still available?

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 07:00 PM PDT

In order to properly serve a pint of beer from your kegerator you need to have a balanced system.  You decide what carbonation level you’d like to serve and what temperature you want your beer to be and set a CO2 pressure based on those two factors.  To pour a proper pint, well carbonated without […]

ThermoPro Waterproof, Digital Instant Read Thermometer – hombrew, bbq & more – $10.49, w/30% Off Coupon

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 06:00 PM PDT

ThermoPro Digital Instant Read Thermometer   6/8/21 8 PM Central: This is selling for $14.99.  Click on “Save extra 30% when you apply this coupon” and the price drops to $10.49 at checkout.  Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change […]

AIH Summer Wheat Beer Kit Special – $25 + free ship eligible

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 05:00 PM PDT

Adventures in Homebrewing’s Annual Summer Wheat kit.. “Crisp, refreshing, and highly sessionable for those hot summer days. This American Wheat is lightly hopped, and finishes with a slight sweetness from the wheat.” As of this posting, this popular recipe is on sale for $25. No coupon code necessary. Available in all grain and extract versions. […]

Stainless Steel CIP Spray Ball by Walfront – $12.89 + Mark Keg & Carboy Washer Mod

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 03:30 PM PDT

1pc Sanitary Stainless Steel 304 Tank Spray Cleaning Ball Fixed/ Rotary 360 degree CIP Cleaning 1/2″ BSP Threaded Female Connection with Cleaning Diameter 1m-6m(Fixed)   CIP (Clean in Place) Spray Balls are generally used for vessels that are too large to move.  Since they’re too large to move you… clean them in place.  If you […]

Hands on Review: Fermonster Fermentors + Limited Time Deal on Accessories

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 02:00 PM PDT

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review. Fermonster PET Fermentor With all of the fermentor choices out on the market, there are plenty of good reasons to not be fermenting in that […]

Van Ness 25 lb Capacity Storage Container [Grain Storage] – $12.99 + free prime ship & bulk grain deal tips

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 01:00 PM PDT

Van Ness Pet Food Container   Use to store base and specialty grain and more.  Translucent sides so you can see what’s inside and wheels for easily moving around 5/21/21 10 PM Central: This is on sale for just $12.99. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or […]

MoreBeer Sour Belgian Blond – All Grain & Extract – Save 20%

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 12:00 PM PDT

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Das Boot One Liter Beer Glass – $14.95 + free prime ship

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 11:00 AM PDT

Das Boot Style One Liter Beer Glass – Oktoberfest Themed Large Oversize German Stein   Sometimes called Das Boot, Der Stiefel or Der Bierstiefel. 6/8/21 1 PM Central: This is on sale for $14.95. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order.  Prices and availability can change […]

Fermonster Accessories Sale! + Hands on Review

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 09:52 AM PDT

For a short time MoreBeer is discounting select Fermonster accessories by 15%. No coupon code is needed. Learn More: Hands on Review: FerMonster Fermentors Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses. Some filler item ideas to help you qualify for free shipping… PBW, Sale Items (shows most popular deals first), […]

Case of 24 Long Neck Beer Bottles AND Crown Caps – $17.95! + Free Prime Ship

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 09:48 AM PDT

North Mountain Supply – ABB-CC-24 12 Ounce Long-neck Amber Beer Bottles – Case of 24 – Includes Crown Caps   Compare: Beer Bottles at MoreBeer – most options have additional shipping costs Notes from HBF: Using new bottles saves time cleaning bottle labels and insures you have a completely clean and ready to sanitize bottle. […]

Ends Today: ThermoWorks Classic Thermapen – $66.40! Save 20% + Hands on Review

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 09:46 AM PDT

The Thermapen Classic features Splash Proof design, 2 to 3 second readings, high accuracy +- .7 F, Reads in F and C, Auto Off and 1,500 hour battery life.  This is a great brewing thermometer!  Check out my extensive Hands on Review including accuracy and response time tests. For a short time ThermoWorks is discounting […]

Stainless Steel Keg Lids [Ball Lock & Pin Lock] – $13.84 + free prime ship

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 09:45 AM PDT

SANON Stainless Steel Beer Keg Lid From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability: Made of stainless steel, high quality, rust resistant, sturdy and durable. It fits all ball-lock and pin-lock soda kegs that require the standard oval lid. It has a replaceable pressure relief valve and includes the new […]

Intertap Beer Shank – $11.99 + Free Ship Eligible, Limited Availability

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 09:19 AM PDT

Intertap Beer Shank – Short Tower via MoreBeer From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability: This shank’s small design makes it perfect for attaching a faucet to a tower.  Included on the Intertap towers that we stock but can be used to replace the short shank on any 3″ […]

This Reader Coupon is Back… HBF Readers Save More! Extra Savings on Avid Armor Vacuum Bags

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 09:00 AM PDT

Pictured: 100 Pint Vacuum Sealer Storage by Avid Armor As of this post coupon code 10HOMEBREW takes an additional 10% off all Avid Armor vacuum sealer bags at Amazon This stacks with existing sales! For most orders shipping will also be free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying orders Use to […]

New Selection – What’s the Week’s Deal? The MoreBeer Kit of the Week – Save 20%

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 08:00 AM PDT

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Delta Brewing Systems – Expanded Clearance Section – FermTank & FermTank Chilling

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 06:00 AM PDT

Delta Brewing Systems Clearance Selection offers a rare change to get a deal on their gear. Quantities are typically very limited and things tend to sell out quickly.  If you see something you want, I’d suggest acting sooner rather than later. Related: Hands on Review: Delta Brewing Systems Fermtank! Delta Brewing Systems Clearance Price, promotions […]

Set of 4 JoyJolt Oversize Pint Glasses – $10.95… $2.74 each

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 05:00 AM PDT

Set of 4 oversized pint glasses by JoyJolt   6/8/21 7 AM Central: These are on sale for $10.95. That’s the best historical third party Amazon price I found, notwithstanding Lightning Deals or coupons. Shipping is also free to many US addresses with Prime Membership [Try Prime for Free] or a qualifying order. Prices and availability can change […]

Camco Garden Hose Quick Disconnect Value Pack – make brew day easier – $8.99 + free prime ship

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 03:00 AM PDT

Garden Hose Quick Connector Value Pack.  Includes 2 female quick connects and 2 male quick connects.   Quick disconnects make connecting and disconnecting things on brew day easier.  I have QDs (a different brand) on every hose connection I use on brew day, including sprayers and my wort chiller. 6/8/21 5 AM Central: This combo […]

Hands on Review: Wort Hog Turnkey Electric e-BIAB System + Rare, Limited Time Deal

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 02:00 AM PDT

This review is by Homebrew Finds Contributor Brad Probert.  Brad is an engineer, expert homebrewer and experienced reviewer.  Grab a link to Brad’s website at the end of this review. Limited Time Deal, Review Continues Below: As of this posting, High Gravity Homebrew is giving bonus gift certificates based on how large of a gift […]

Brennan Industries 1/4″ Male NPT to 1/4″ Female Flare – $7.17+ free prime ship & Build a Spunding Valve How & Why

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 12:30 AM PDT

Brennan Industries 6505-04-04 Steel Straight Tube Fitting, 1/4″-18 NPTF x 7/16″-20 SAE Thread, 1/4″ Male NPTF x 1/4″ Female JIC Swivel This fitting is featured in our Spunding Valve Build in the Style 1 section of our build post.  A Spunding Valve allows you to ferment under pressure, naturally and precisely carbonate in the keg, […]

Atlantic Brew Supply: New Releases

Atlantic Brew Supply: New Releases


Dry Yeast, Lallemand Voss Kveik Ale Yeast

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 10:00 PM PDT

LalBrew Voss supports a wide range of fermentation temperatures between 25-40°C (77-104°F) with a very high optimal range of 35-40°C (95-104°F). Very fast fermentations are achieved within the optimal temperature range with full attenuation typic...[Read More]
Our Price: $4.99 [Add to Cart]


Tilt Hydrometer - Yellow

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 10:00 PM PDT

Designed for home brewing, the Tilt hydrometer lets you instantly read your brew's specific gravity and temperature on your compatible Apple iPhone/iPad or Android smartphone/tablet or Tilt Pi. Most Bluetooth 4.0+ devices will work with the Tilt. You...[Read More]
Our Price: $135.00 [Add to Cart]


Counterflow Chiller

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 10:00 PM PDT

This copper counter flow chiller is probably one of the fastest ways to chill wort. This unit is similar in efficiency to the Chillout plate chiller, with the added benefit that it is easier to clean. Whereas a plate chiller has small crevasses to tr...[Read More]
Our Price: $64.99 [Add to Cart]


The HomeBrew Forum

The HomeBrew Forum


Angram beer pull advice

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 06:05 PM PDT

Hey guys!

So I just bought an Angram hand pull for my brews. What is the easiest way (and hopefully the most cost effective) to get it up and running?
Many thanks!!

pennine's brewdays

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 05:41 PM PDT

163 - summit ipa
as a gift for tying for first on the jan competition i was given a huge bag of summit. found this recipe on hbt a while back and figured to give it a shot. i had bought a pack of summit last year and was really disappointed with it, this one already smells and tastes light years better. is making me thing maybe the summit wasn't bad but was the kveik i was trying out as well?

2.00 kgHook Head Pale (5.0 EBC)74.6 %

Pressure Fermenting and bottling

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 04:48 PM PDT

Hi guys, looking for a little help, have got an 'All Rounder' for my birthday and getting a spunding valve, which means as far aa i know with a regulator and Cannister i can pressure ferment.
What's the protocol for bottling instead of kegging
with a pressure setup? What else do i need to buy?
Whatever you do dont tell my wife!

Stir plates. How effective are they?

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 04:09 PM PDT

Looking at the pitch calculators it looks like a stir plate can make a massive difference, trebling or quadrupling yeast cells. Does peoples experience bear this out?

I'm never going to build one but you can buy them quite cheap now, cheaper in fact than buying a bigger flask. I've a standard 2litre flask to make 1 litre starters.

If I use a stir plate , would that give me enough cell growth in a 1 litre starter to cover at 19 litres at a max of 1065OG? let say the yeast is 3 months old...

Stir plates. How effective are they?

Covid the jab and the final stage.

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 03:50 PM PDT

SWMBO is a front line worker (carer) she has had the first jab and is now tested twice a week she also has the lateral flow test with the results showing 30 minutes after the test whenever she goes to work on the other days, there are no cases of Covid where she works and there hasn't been for quite a while.

I am hoping as a front line worker my turn will come soon my age will also help, its not often i am glad i am an old fart. :laugh8:

FermZilla

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 03:41 PM PDT

It's arrived! If you've any questions or want more detailed pictures, let me know. So excited!

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Bottling a Triple NEIPA

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 03:33 PM PDT

Okay so I've made a Triple 10% New England IPA BIAB as my second brew ever. I know I know I went in at the deep end but go big or go home! I just thought I would keep a record of any change in colour and oxidation on here and if you're interested just follow along.

Ask me any questions!

The picture is an undercarbed (4days 30mins in the freezer test PET bottle) sample of the beer and my god if it stays like this for 2 weeks with a little more carbonation I'm a happy boy!

New Limited Edition Kit Giveaway! From Love Brewing!!!

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 02:57 PM PDT

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Another "Is it ruined" question

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 02:04 PM PDT

Brewed a Belgian Tripel over the weekend (Saturday). Pitched into the fermenter at low 20 degrees, though the Grainfather conical seemed to think it was about 4 or so degrees higher as it always does (why is It I can never get any thermometers to agree!). Using White Labs WLP550 Belgian Ale Yeast (20 - 26 degrees) form a yeast starter that seemed to be going well. We waited for the temp of the wort to cool for a few hours and pitched at about 23 degrees indicated that evening even thought...

Another "Is it ruined" question

Pilsner Urquell clone - not enough diastic power in recipe?

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 01:56 PM PDT

I was/am planning to make this Plzensky Prazdroj's Pilsner Urquell clone - Brew Your Own clone of Pilsner Urquell but when I enter the grains into the Brewers Friend recipe calculator it flags up the Diastic Power as only 9 and apparently it should be >30. Should I be worried about this?

Anna's Brewdays

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 01:44 PM PDT

So I guess I'm rather new here so I hope it's ok to start a thread here, I think it might be more useful than the written records I keep.

Today trying a stepped starter for the first time since the packs of Lallemand diamond yeast I have are not even remotely close to the pitch rate I'm looking for the two lagers I'm looking to do this weekend. I had thought of just doing one but if I'm going to tie up my fermenting fridge for weeks at a low temperature I thought I might as well make best...

Anna's Brewdays

Cornies IN STOCK

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 01:25 PM PDT

Hi all, at the end of next week, I will be getting some top quality refurbished AEB cornies in and at the end of the month - some brand new cornies.

Prices will be:
Refurbished: £60
Brand New: £75

Looking forward to getting them out to you guys!

Cheers

Adventures in Homebrewing: New Releases

Adventures in Homebrewing: New Releases


Replacement Beer Thread Adaptor for Low Profile Sankey D model FT44

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 10:00 PM PDT

Replacement Beer Thread Adaptor for Low Profile Sankey D model FT44This is a replacement part for the Taprite Low Profile Sankey D Coupler FT44. This piece connects the beer nut to the coupler. ...[Read More]
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5" Tri-Clamp Reducer to 4" Tri-Clamp SS304

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 10:00 PM PDT

5 Tri-Clamp Reducer to 4 Tri-Clamp SS304 This stainless steel reducer will connect a 5 tri-clamp to a 4 tri-clamp. ...[Read More]
Our Price: $24.99 [Add to Cart]


Aussie Home Brewer

Aussie Home Brewer


KegLand Questions and Answers

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 06:23 PM PDT

This thread is because we have been getting some questions from our customers and often we are answering the same questions to multiple different people and perhaps the more efficient way to handle these questions is through a public forum.

Also as we feel that we have a team of staff with a fairly wide range of experience especially in the keg dispensing hardware field we feel that this can also be an area for customers to ask us about specific advice on how to use gear.

It should be...

KegLand Questions and Answers

Beer Busts Gangsters

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 06:02 PM PDT

It seems the monster sting that has netted 800 arrests worldwide began with a conversation between AFP and FBI agents over beers. Never would have happened if they'd been sipping chardonnay. Instead, they would have discussed how the Venus de Milo lost her arms or the traveling Picasso exhibit.

The Greatest Beer Of All Time!

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 05:50 PM PDT

now that i've got everyones attention (i would hope, hehe) although there is countless syles of beer and everyone has a different opinion etc. I would like to know peoples thoughts on what they think the best beer in the world is, weather it be a local microbrewery, homebrewer, yourself or a big name beer etc. I love trying all the different beers I can get my hands on and trying to brew beers that give me those warm fuzzy and often slightly bloated feelings inside, As with many other...

The Greatest Beer Of All Time!

[MEL] Certified Cicerone Study group

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 05:47 PM PDT

Hi All,
Just got my Certified Beer Server and want to push myself a little further to get my Certified Cicerone qualification. I think it would be easier to study with a mate, potentially could split the cost of things like tasting beers or an off flavour kit etc.

Putting the feelers out there to see if anyone is keen?

Cheers

ABV calculation

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 05:05 PM PDT

Hi everyone,

I am just about to do my third batch of cider but I want to change the way I do it this time. I am brewing 23 litres to an ABV of about 10% but then I am going to cold crash it and add an additional 7 litres of juice to make it up to 30 litres.
How would I work out the total ABV of the new total mix or can I still use my hydrometer and calculate it the same way as normal?

thanks

Water chemistry help needed!

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 02:42 AM PDT

Hey guys, had an absolute nightmare brew over the weekend. Have brewed about 10 beers in my Brewzilla but decided to try one with the correct water profile and I think this started all my issues.

Bought a RO filter system and filtered my mash water. Tested the PH (with both a kegland ph meter and a cheap eBay one) and got around 6.8 - 7 which I've read is correct for RO water. My recipe stated I needed a ph of 5.2 so I then added 1ml of 88% lactic acid out of a total 5 that the recipe...

Water chemistry help needed!

Home Brew Answers

Home Brew Answers


Hydromel Recipe – How To Make A Plain Or Fruit Hydromel

Posted: 08 Jun 2021 03:42 AM PDT

Mead or honey wine comes in many forms and this article is about a special kind of mead called Hydromel. A drink like mead that is so simple and uses the simplest ingredients has so many variations and names and hydromel is one of my favourites.

In this article we are going to look at what exactly a hydromel is, how we can make our own and then all the thousands of possibilities for variation in this one specific type of mead.

What Is Hydromel?

Mead is typically referred to as honey wine and this is reflected in the alcoholic strength with most meads coming in at around 12 – 15% ABV. 

Hydromel on the other hand is a much more moderate strength that can range between 4 – 7% ABV. There is a term for hydromel as a "session mead" in the sense that you can have more than one of them compared to a traditional mead.

By using more water and less honey in a mead you reduce the amount of fermentable sugars and the resulting mead will be lower in alcohol.

The fact that hydromel is lower in alcohol and more akin to a beer or cider in strength it opens up all kinds of possibilities for making a thirst quenching, brightly flavoured and unique style of drink. 

What Does Hydromel Taste Like?

There is a problem with reducing the amount of honey in a mead that would otherwise be around 12 – 14% ABV. The reduction in honey reduces the amount of flavour. 

A strong sack mead will have 2 – 3 times more honey and maybe even some residual unfermented honey in the finished product that means you get a strong honey flavour in the finished product.

Hydromel on the other hand has less honey flavour and will typically completely ferment out leaving no residual sweetness. This lack of flavour is often counteracted by adding flavour in the form of fruit, spices or floral additions that layer flavour on top of the moderate honey flavour.

Another difference between some hydromel and sack mead examples is that hydromel is much more commonly carbonated. Mead tends to be still, although like wine you do get sparkling versions. Hydromel is most often carbonated which adds another dimension and a little bite of acidity.

Hydromel Ingredients

Honey Hydromel

In its simplest form, you need very little to make hydromel, simple honey, water and yeast There is, however, a lot of possibilities to make something really unique and flavourful with just a few additions beyond this. Let's take a look at some of the ingredients:

Honey

Making hydromel requires good honey. We are using less honey than a higher strength mead so the honey we do use needs to be flavourful. Varietal honey, like an orange blossom that has a distinct flavour, is worth investing in for making hydromel.

Ultimately it is up to you what honey you use and different varieties will lead to unique finished products.

Yeast

Unlike high ABV meads that require wine yeast, most ale yeasts are suitable for making hydromel as the alcohol tolerance of ale yeast is high enough for making hydromel. There is also a huge variety of ale yeast that will contribute its own unique character to the hydromel.

My favourite yeast for making hydromel is Kveik yeast and something I have started using quite a lot recently. Kveik is a Norweigan farmhouse yeast that ferments at higher temperature and requires less temperature control. It finishes quickly and makes brewing hydromel a real breeze.

Fruit

Fruit Hydromel

I thoroughly recommend adding fruit to any hydromel and the recipe below is for a berry hydromel. The idea of adding fruit is to build up flavour and body that honey alone can't give at lower levels.

Fruit will add acidity, tannins, colour and flavour. Nearly all fruits go well with honey so really your imagination is the only bounds of what fruit to use in your hydromel.

Additives

To make a hydromel that really shines you will want to consider adding some common wine making additives. The main additives you will want to use for making hydromel are:

Pectic Enzyme: If you are using fruit then you will need to add pectic enzyme which will help break down the fruit, releasing the juice and preventing pectin haze.

Yeast Nutrient: Honey and fruit alone don't have nutrients in sufficient quantities to support healthy yeast, especially with ale yeast which need nutrients that would normally be found in malted barley. A small amount of yeast nutrient ensures complete fermentation and speed to get the hydromel fermented.

Mixed Acid: To give a bright and rounded flavour a small addition of acid may be necessary. Mixed acid is a blend of tartaric, citric and malic acids which are all found in fruit. If you are using acidic fruit you may not need to add much. The addition to an unfruited hydromel is highly recommended to make a nice crisp mead. Acid can alway be added after fermentation so I like to balance the acidity once I have sampled the mead.

Tannin: Another wine making additive is tannin. Tannin gives wine it's astringent character and similarly in tea. It is an important addition to balance the wine and provide structure or mouthfeel. Tannins are found in fruit so this is another addition that can be made after fermentation to bring a balance to the finished hydromel.

Sweet Or Dry Hydromel?

A low ABV mead like hydromel will typically always end up with little to no residual sugar or sweetness. The yeast will consume all the fermentable sugars in the honey and you are left with a very dry finished drink.

Tannin and acid from the fruit or from additives will help bolster the body and flavour but sometimes adding sweetness after the fermentation is the only way to really fill out the flavour. 

I like a very subtle background sweetness which accentuates the honey flavour as well as give the hydromel more mouthfeel.

I bottle my mead so stabilizing or pasteurising the hydromel is not an option as I would then not be able to bottle condition the mead to carbonate it. This means we need to use a non fermentable sweetener.

Which Sweetener?

From making both wine and mead I have tried a few different products to backsweeten.

Things like lactose and stevia don't work well at all or distort the flavour too much. The best product I have found to is a sweetener called:

Erythritol

Erythritol is a sweetener available in most supermarkets so it's very easy to come by. It's inexpensive, tastes exactly like sugar and has very few calories.

Carbonate A Hydromel or Not?

I almost always carbonate my hydromel as it lifts all the flavours and seems to make it a lot more refreshing and crisp. 

It is personal preference, of course, if you want to try a still hydromel then give it a go.

Hydromel Recipe With Berries 5% ABV

This recipe is for a berry hydromel but you can omit the fruit if you like. Most hydromels I make include fruit as the flavour of honey alone in a low ABV mead is a little too subtle. 

If you want to add berries feel free to use whatever berries you like and combinations that suit. I find buying frozen fruit convenient and cheaper than fresh fruit. This recipe can be adapted for any fruit you like along the same sort of principles as the recipe below follows.

Equipment You'll Need To Make Hydromel – Makes 10 Litres

Ingredients

For Back Sweetening (optional):

  • 150g Erythritol Sweetener

Hydromel Method

In a sanitised fermentation bucket, set the straining bag (if you are making a berry hydromel) around the mouth of the bucket and then tip the fruit into the straining bag. Mash the fruit slightly just to break it up. Secure the top of the straining bag to prevent the fruit from escaping.

Heat up 4 litres of water to a boil and then add the boiling water to the fermenting bucket over the fruit. Add the honey and then stir to mix everything up ensuring no honey is sat on the bottom of the vessel.

Add enough cool water to bring to 10 litres and then stir in the pectolase, yeast nutrient, acid and tannin. Acid and tannin can also be added after fermentation to finely balance the flavour as fruit will have a certain amount of acid and tannin. 

Take a hydrometer reading here if you wish. The amount of honey here will typically result in a 5% ABV hydromel. The sugar in the fruit will affect this marginally.

Check the temperature and make sure it is within the range for the yeast you are using. Kviek ferments happily at around 35 – 40°C / 95 – 105°F so it can be pitched into the hydromel warm. If you are using ale yeast, wait until the temperature cools to around 20°C before pitching. Sprinkle the yeast onto the surface and then cover the fermenter with a lid and airlock.

Leave the hydromel to ferment for around 7 days before removing the straining bag with the fruit. The fruit can be discarded. Recover the fermenter with the lid and airlock and allow the fermentation to completely finish and the debris in suspension to settle.

Once fermentation has finished or after around 2 weeks. Take a hydrometer reading to ensure fermentation has finished. If you wish you can sample and adjust the hydromel with additional tannin or acid but use very small amounts to ensure the mead is balanced, it doesn't take a lot to have an affect.

After fermentation and conditioning you can bottle or keg the hydromel. I carbonate to around 2.4 volumes of CO2 which requires 65 grams of sugar for a 10 litre batch. If you are carbonating your mead then take a look at this priming sugar calculator to get a precise figure for your batch.

If you wish to back sweeten the hydromel to give a very subtle sweetness and fill out the flavour then use a non-fermentable sweetener. I use Erythritol which is available in most supermarkets. 15g of Erythritol per litre will provide a subtle background sweetness.

Bottle/keg and allow to carbonate for at least 3 weeks before sampling.

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