1.3 KiB
1.3 KiB
Fermentation Log — Apple Honey Butter Mead
Batch info
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Batch name | Apple Honey Butter Mead |
| 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 | 1.120 |
| Final gravity before backsweetening | TBD |
| Final gravity after backsweetening | TBD |
| Bottling date | TBD |
Gravity / temperature log
| Date/time | Day/elapsed | Gravity | Temp | pH if known | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Date/time | Addition | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pectic enzyme | |||
| Fermaid O | |||
| Stabilized | |||
| Backsweetened with honey | |||
| Vanilla | |||
| Cinnamon/spices | |||
| Butter/butterscotch extract | |||
| Acid/tannin/salt adjustment |
Tasting notes
| Date | Appearance | Aroma | Flavor | Changes needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|