From 8a3c8fdae2128a691f7147615b090802ef0515b5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shard Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:30:44 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Log apple mead brew day and schedule --- logs/fermentation-log.md | 12 ++++++------ schedule.md | 22 ++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 28 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) create mode 100644 schedule.md diff --git a/logs/fermentation-log.md b/logs/fermentation-log.md index 212e9f2..abe226b 100644 --- a/logs/fermentation-log.md +++ b/logs/fermentation-log.md @@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ | Field | Value | |---|---| | Batch name | Apple Honey Butter Mead | -| Brew date | TBD | -| Batch size | 3 gal, fermented in 6.5 gal bucket | -| Apple cider/juice | TBD | -| Honey used | TBD | +| Brew date | 2026-08-29 | +| Batch size | About 3.75 gal, fermented in 5 gal bucket | +| Apple cider/juice | A little over 2.5 gal apple juice | +| Honey used | About 8 lb honey | | Yeast | Lalvin 71B-1122 planned | -| Original gravity | TBD | +| Original gravity | 1.120 | | Final gravity before backsweetening | TBD | | Final gravity after backsweetening | TBD | | Bottling date | TBD | @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ | Date/time | Day/elapsed | Gravity | Temp | pH if known | Notes | |---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---| -| TBD | T+0h | | | | Brew day / pitch | +| 2026-08-29 15:29 EDT | T+0h | 1.120 | 64°F | | Brew day / mix: about 8 lb honey, a little over 2.5 gal apple juice, about 3.75 gal total volume. High OG; planned Fermaid O total ~15 g split into four ~3.75–4 g additions. | ## Additions log diff --git a/schedule.md b/schedule.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1425c82 --- /dev/null +++ b/schedule.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +# Schedule — Apple Honey Butter Mead + +> Batch started: **2026-08-29 15:29 EDT** +> Elapsed time uses pitch/mix time as T+0. Reminders are set for **9:00 PM EDT** where practical. + +| Elapsed time | Calendar date/time | Reminder time | Task | +|---|---|---|---| +| T+0h | 2026-08-29 15:29 EDT | now | Brew day / mix / OG / pitch. Record apple juice, honey, volume, temperature, and gravity. | +| T+24h | 2026-08-30 15:29 EDT | 2026-08-30 21:00 EDT | Check active fermentation, gently degas if active, add ~3.75–4 g Fermaid O if appropriate. | +| T+48h | 2026-08-31 15:29 EDT | 2026-08-31 21:00 EDT | Degas gently and add ~3.75–4 g Fermaid O. | +| T+72h | 2026-09-01 15:29 EDT | 2026-09-01 21:00 EDT | Degas gently and add ~3.75–4 g Fermaid O. | +| T+~120h / Day 5 | 2026-09-03 15:29 EDT | 2026-09-03 21:00 EDT | Gravity/sugar-break check. For OG 1.120, 1/3 sugar break is ~1.080. Add final ~3.75–4 g Fermaid O only if still before/near sugar break and fermentation is healthy. | +| Day 10 | 2026-09-08 15:29 EDT | 2026-09-08 21:00 EDT | Gravity/temp check; note aroma, bubbling, and taste if sampled. | +| Day 14 | 2026-09-12 15:29 EDT | 2026-09-12 21:00 EDT | Gravity/temp check; evaluate progress toward dry/stable. | +| Day 21 | 2026-09-19 15:29 EDT | 2026-09-19 21:00 EDT | Gravity/stability check; decide whether more primary time is needed. | +| Stability checks | TBD | TBD | Confirm gravity is stable across readings several days apart before racking. | +| Rack to secondary | TBD | TBD | Rack only after fermentation is substantially complete/stable. Prefer a 5 gallon carboy, or rack the best 3 gallons to the 3 gallon carboy and use the extra separately. | +| Secondary week 1+ | TBD | TBD | Airlock, clarity, sediment, aroma checks. | +| Stabilization | TBD | TBD | Stabilize only when finished and stable, dosed to actual volume. | +| 24h after stabilization | TBD | TBD | Bench trials + backsweeten/flavor. | +| Flavor integration | TBD | TBD | Taste/check gravity/renewed fermentation. | +| Bottling readiness | TBD | TBD | Bottle only when stable and clear enough. |