r/mead • u/Maximum-Garden5605 • 1d ago

mute the bot First batch day 2

Gallery image

Gallery image

First pic is right when i added the yeast. Second is today about 18 hours later.

It’s my first time trying to make mead using a beginners kit someone bought me and I used about 2.75lb of honey and some spring water.

Is this two colours thing it’s got going on so far actually normal or have i done something wrong? Any tips for a newbie??

19 Upvotes

95% Upvoted

9 comments sorted by

2

u/Chiksic 1d ago

Did you mix the honey and water together very well initially? My guess is it’s not mixed well and it’s separation from the honey and water, where near the top is more water and on the bottom is more honey.

Either way the yeast will get to all of it and feast away! Having it not mixed well would only be a problem if you tried to take a hydrometer reading.

2

u/Maximum-Garden5605 1d ago

i tried my best to but tbh it was my first time and i put it in this and realized fast how much better itd have been to ferment in something with a wider top to mix easier and not just shake the shit out of it 😂

1

u/Chiksic 1d ago

Yeah it takes a LOT of shaking, especially when it’s that full (looks like you’re well over the gallon mark). Haha. Well don’t stress about it. The yeast will get to the honey!

1

u/Fit_Bid5535 1d ago

Best recommendation is to fill the water halfway or less before shaking the bejezus out of it.

1

u/CorvidBlu 1d ago

Holy headspace, Batman!

1

u/Maximum-Garden5605 1d ago

too much? not enough?

2

u/CorvidBlu 1d ago

For primary this is generally considered filled way too much, but if it doesn't explode out through the airlock may as well see where it goes

1

u/AutoModerator 1d ago

It looks like you might be new or asking for advice on getting started. Welcome to the hobby! We’re glad you’re here.

The wiki linked on the sidebar is going to be your best friend. Beginner friendly recipes are available.

If you prefer videos we recommend the Doin’ The Most or Man Made Mead.

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.