Initial apple honey butter mead plan

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+# References
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+- American Homebrewers Association — Mead overview: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-brew/how-to-make-mead/
+- MeadMakr BatchBuildr / nutrient planning: https://www.meadmakr.com/batch-buildr/
+- Mead Made Right / TOSNA calculator: https://www.meadmaderight.com/tosna-calculator
+- Meadmaking Wiki: https://meadmaking.wiki/
+- GotMead: https://gotmead.com/
+- Lalvin 71B info: https://www.lallemandbrewing.com/en/united-states/products/lalvin-71b/
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+## Notes
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+- Apple cider/juice as fermentable base makes this a cyser-style mead.
+- Honey-butter/dessert impression should be adjusted after fermentation.
+- Avoid jarred apple butter in primary by default; it can add pectin, preservatives, solids, and uncontrolled spice.