Brewer's Log: Ancient Orange Mead, Bottled
Bottled up the Ancient Orange tonight. I'm pretty happy with the clarity. I think a few hours in the fridge will help get it down to crystal-clear.
I'm getting even better at siphoning. Very little loss, and pretty much no crud pickup off the bottom. Managed to get a 1.5L, 5 750mLs, and two 355mL (12oz.) bottles full.
The wee sample that was left was just as tart and zingy as the one from racking. I have a feeling that this stuff will be best when served nice and cold. I think it'll make a great back-yard-in-the-summer wine.
Corking bottles: Fun. Feels more professional than capping beer bottles for some reason.
Here's the stuff. That light middle bottle is clear glass, so you can get an idea for the color:
I think my next mead project should be something warm and sweet for winter.
I'm getting even better at siphoning. Very little loss, and pretty much no crud pickup off the bottom. Managed to get a 1.5L, 5 750mLs, and two 355mL (12oz.) bottles full.
The wee sample that was left was just as tart and zingy as the one from racking. I have a feeling that this stuff will be best when served nice and cold. I think it'll make a great back-yard-in-the-summer wine.
Corking bottles: Fun. Feels more professional than capping beer bottles for some reason.
Here's the stuff. That light middle bottle is clear glass, so you can get an idea for the color:
I think my next mead project should be something warm and sweet for winter.