42 lines
1.3 KiB
Markdown
42 lines
1.3 KiB
Markdown
# Fermentation Log — Apple Honey Butter Mead
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## Batch info
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| Field | Value |
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| Batch name | Apple Honey Butter Mead |
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| Brew date | 2026-08-29 |
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| Batch size | About 3.75 gal, fermented in 5 gal bucket |
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| Apple cider/juice | A little over 2.5 gal apple juice |
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| Honey used | About 8 lb honey |
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| Yeast | Lalvin 71B-1122 planned |
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| Original gravity | 1.120 |
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| Final gravity before backsweetening | TBD |
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| Final gravity after backsweetening | TBD |
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| Bottling date | TBD |
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## Gravity / temperature log
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| Date/time | Day/elapsed | Gravity | Temp | pH if known | Notes |
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| 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. |
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## Additions log
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| Date/time | Addition | Amount | Notes |
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| | Pectic enzyme | | |
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| | Fermaid O | | |
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| | Stabilized | | |
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| | Backsweetened with honey | | |
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| | Vanilla | | |
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| | Cinnamon/spices | | |
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| | Butter/butterscotch extract | | |
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| | Acid/tannin/salt adjustment | | |
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## Tasting notes
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| Date | Appearance | Aroma | Flavor | Changes needed |
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