So you want to make your first batch of mead but know nothing about the process, the terms or the preferred methods of doing things. Hopefully this section will answer some of these questions.
This section will describe the main ingredients in mead, the equipment required, how to prepare the must, explain the fermentaion process and how to calculate your potential alcohol.
The Three Main Ingredients | Identifies the main ingredients in mead and how they affect the end result. |
Equipment | What equipment is optional or required? |
Boiling vs. Pasteurizing vs. Neither | What method do you want to use to prepare the must. |
Clarifying | Different ways to clear your mead. |
The Fermentation Process | Information on how fermentation works. |
Calculating Potential Alcohol | Information on how to calculate potential alcohol. |