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870 B
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33 lines
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# Stabilization and Flavoring Plan
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## When to stabilize
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Only stabilize when:
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- gravity is stable across multiple readings
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- fermentation is complete
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- mead has been racked off gross lees
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- you are ready to backsweeten/flavor soon
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## Stabilization steps
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1. Confirm product label dosage for 3 gallons.
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2. Sanitize tools.
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3. Add potassium metabisulfite/Campden.
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4. Add potassium sorbate.
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5. Mix gently without splashing.
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6. Wait at least 24 hours before backsweetening/flavoring.
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## Flavoring order
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1. Pull 100 ml samples.
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2. Bench trial honey sweetness first.
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3. Add apple concentrate only if apple faded.
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4. Add vanilla.
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5. Test cinnamon/warm spice.
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6. Test tiny butter/butterscotch extract.
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7. Test tiny salt/acid/tannin only if needed.
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8. Scale carefully and add to full batch.
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9. Let integrate 1–2+ weeks.
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10. Confirm no renewed fermentation before bottling.
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