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04/11/2017
![Yesterday we started prepping some extra fruit for a second addition to my berry mead. For this second maceration we did add some pectinase. Now, almost 24 hours later, the fruit is almost completely eaten by the enzymes.
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We did help it a bit with crushing the fruit, but at this point it's almost pure juice. And the aroma is insane already. Can't wait to put the mead in and give those berries a swim!
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Cheers!⠀
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#mead #meadery #meadmaking #rawhoney #honey #localhoney #honeywine #spring #springtime #makingmead #vikings #melomel #fermentation #fermenteddrinks #fermentedhoney #drinks #fermented #summervibes #blackberry #raspberry #homemademead #traditionalmead #sweetmead #semisweetmead #stillmead #meadporn #craftmead #meadery #dohomebrew #hydromel #dutchmead](http://scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/098ead4ebc2feb4acdf80abc434ff340/5DE6C056/t51.2885-15/e35/s320x320/65614231_390306588497904_607522779822227618_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com "Yesterday we started prepping some extra fruit for a second addition to my berry mead. For this second maceration we did add some pectinase. Now, almost 24 hours later, the fruit is almost completely eaten by the enzymes.
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We did help it a bit with crushing the fruit, but at this point it's almost pure juice. And the aroma is insane already. Can't wait to put the mead in and give those berries a swim!
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Cheers!⠀
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#mead #meadery #meadmaking #rawhoney #honey #localhoney #honeywine #spring #springtime #makingmead #vikings #melomel #fermentation #fermenteddrinks #fermentedhoney #drinks #fermented #summervibes #blackberry #raspberry #homemademead #traditionalmead #sweetmead #semisweetmead #stillmead #meadporn #craftmead #meadery #dohomebrew #hydromel #dutchmead")
![I started some small batches of mead recently just for experimental stuff and learning as much as possible. The downside of those small batches, we're talking 1500ml here, is weighing out additives.
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Like sulfite for stabilizing this batch. I needed to add 0,03gr of sulfite today. And before I know how much I needed to add I did some calculation with an excel file made by Joe Vinciguerra. The pH and the ABV% are very important to know how much Sulfite and Sorbate you need to add for stabilizing. Lucky for me I can totally geek out on measuring things like this. And I know I don't have the best pH meter out there.. One day I will be able to buy another one, way more accurate.
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Cheers!⠀
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#mead #mjöd #honeywine #wine #meadday #makingmead #meadmaking #meadmaker #sweetmead #stillmead #meadporn #craftmead #meadery #mazer #dohomebrew #honey #brewery #fermentation #honeyworks #brewhouse #yeast #honeybee #testing #pilotbatch #winery #wine #fermentedhoney #dutchmead #flowermead #hydromel](http://scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/0680da68a38ef155135d7bb94b013943/5DCDDAA7/t51.2885-15/e35/s320x320/65408484_2326509760948791_8689131416929276075_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com "I started some small batches of mead recently just for experimental stuff and learning as much as possible. The downside of those small batches, we're talking 1500ml here, is weighing out additives.
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Like sulfite for stabilizing this batch. I needed to add 0,03gr of sulfite today. And before I know how much I needed to add I did some calculation with an excel file made by Joe Vinciguerra. The pH and the ABV% are very important to know how much Sulfite and Sorbate you need to add for stabilizing. Lucky for me I can totally geek out on measuring things like this. And I know I don't have the best pH meter out there.. One day I will be able to buy another one, way more accurate.
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Cheers!⠀
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#mead #mjöd #honeywine #wine #meadday #makingmead #meadmaking #meadmaker #sweetmead #stillmead #meadporn #craftmead #meadery #mazer #dohomebrew #honey #brewery #fermentation #honeyworks #brewhouse #yeast #honeybee #testing #pilotbatch #winery #wine #fermentedhoney #dutchmead #flowermead #hydromel")
![This was the session hibiscus mead while I was mixing it.
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Today I'm putting it in the cold crash fase to make sure that all the yeast drops out and starts to flocculate. After cold crashing I can rack it into another mason jar to stabilize and adding extra flavors. Still some ingredients to add, looking forward to it!
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Cheers!⠀
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#mead #mjöd #honeywine #wine #meadday #makingmead #meadmaking #meadmaker #sweetmead #stillmead #meadporn #craftmead #meadery #mazer #dohomebrew #honey #brewery #fermentation #honeyworks #brewhouse #yeast #honeybee #testing #pilotbatch #winery #wine #fermentedhoney #dutchmead #flowermead #hydromel](http://scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/eaee728ed90247528c878334bc99c445/5D385510/t51.2885-15/e35/s320x320/65312009_467559033804910_199944483143701123_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com "This was the session hibiscus mead while I was mixing it.
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Today I'm putting it in the cold crash fase to make sure that all the yeast drops out and starts to flocculate. After cold crashing I can rack it into another mason jar to stabilize and adding extra flavors. Still some ingredients to add, looking forward to it!
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Cheers!⠀
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#mead #mjöd #honeywine #wine #meadday #makingmead #meadmaking #meadmaker #sweetmead #stillmead #meadporn #craftmead #meadery #mazer #dohomebrew #honey #brewery #fermentation #honeyworks #brewhouse #yeast #honeybee #testing #pilotbatch #winery #wine #fermentedhoney #dutchmead #flowermead #hydromel")
![As a little boy I was always interested in nature. Being outside, in the woods, lifting logs and stones to look for insects or other animals. And I was always intrigued by bees the most. And as I grow up I started to understand them more and more. Their purpose and importance to out world.
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So it was a child's dream coming true that I could have a close look with a beekeeper. Talking about the beekeeping craft and how much there is to learn about those little flying creatures. It's fascinating to see how hard bees work and how they live inside there hive. Talking and looking at the hive gives a relaxing feel, just beautiful.
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And then the most interesting thing about bees, honey! Since I started to make some mead. I wanted to know all about it. And that includes talking with a beekeeper. And I came in contact with one, by coincidence. I contacted them and asked if it was possible to join them while doing hive maintenance. And so it happened. Joining Martijn from Stadsimkerij Roermond in a beekeepers suit and a really great time. Wow!
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Cheers!⠀
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#mead #mjöd #honeywine #wine #meadday #makingmead #meadmaking #meadmaker #sweetmead #stillmead #meadporn #craftmead #meadery #mazer #dohomebrew #honey #brewery #fermentation #honeyworks #brewhouse #yeast #honeybee #testing #pilotbatch #winery #wine #fermentedhoney #dutchhoney #beekeeper #honeybee](http://scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/a51b1922522e1c53b51fbb91f71b0f00/5DEC8E92/t51.2885-15/e35/s320x320/66106958_348543089145071_1902756359709149122_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com "As a little boy I was always interested in nature. Being outside, in the woods, lifting logs and stones to look for insects or other animals. And I was always intrigued by bees the most. And as I grow up I started to understand them more and more. Their purpose and importance to out world.
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So it was a child's dream coming true that I could have a close look with a beekeeper. Talking about the beekeeping craft and how much there is to learn about those little flying creatures. It's fascinating to see how hard bees work and how they live inside there hive. Talking and looking at the hive gives a relaxing feel, just beautiful.
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And then the most interesting thing about bees, honey! Since I started to make some mead. I wanted to know all about it. And that includes talking with a beekeeper. And I came in contact with one, by coincidence. I contacted them and asked if it was possible to join them while doing hive maintenance. And so it happened. Joining Martijn from Stadsimkerij Roermond in a beekeepers suit and a really great time. Wow!
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Cheers!⠀
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#mead #mjöd #honeywine #wine #meadday #makingmead #meadmaking #meadmaker #sweetmead #stillmead #meadporn #craftmead #meadery #mazer #dohomebrew #honey #brewery #fermentation #honeyworks #brewhouse #yeast #honeybee #testing #pilotbatch #winery #wine #fermentedhoney #dutchhoney #beekeeper #honeybee")
