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I've got a lot of updates to do on this page, I haven't blown it off, I'm just trying to figure out how to compare them to each other...
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Sometime this coming week, the 1st week in August of 2004, I will be beginning a test of several yeasts. Lalvin EC-1118 is what I have used for every batch except Blåfarge Himmelen Melomel. This was a Wyeast variety, but I'm not sure which, I wasn't really keeping records yet. EC-1118 is a champagne yeast and I don't have any complaints with it, but I also don't have any real experience to compare it with. I will be making a 6 gallon batch, using 12 pounds of Basswood honey if I can get it (it's the right time of the year to look), otherwise I have a few gallons of wildflower honey on hand. Six different yeasts will be used, each in a one gallon batch. About one tsp of tannin will go into the must before it's divided up, but that's it. I don't want anything else to interfere with the flavor effects that the individual yeasts will have. Ferment time, clarity, alcohol content, carbonation levels, ph, and flavor will all be watched. Stay tuned. . . Got my Basswood, I'll be picking up my yeasts tomorrow. One change in the plan above. There will be 2 musts, 6gal. of the Basswood & 6gal of Wildflower. This way I'll be able to get a better comparison of the different honeys too. The cultures will be pitched at the same time to minimize the effect of different amounts of time in the starter. I will be using a variety of ale, beer, & wine yeasts. I have seen recipes using any of these (I've seen a couple the call for leavening yeasts), so it's time for me to find out which I like. The Côtes des Blancs is the only one specifically suited for meads by the manufacturer, so I'm looking forward to seeing, & tasting, how that one turns out. The packet images on the left link to more information on the specific yeasts I'll be using. For full details of recipes, go here
I recently found a site, The SCA Brew
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Danstar Windsor Ale Yeast / Basswood Honey
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Danstar Windsor Ale Yeast / Wildflower Honey
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Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne Yeast / Basswood Honey
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Lalvin EC-1118 Champagne Yeast / Wildflower Honey
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Muntons Premium Gold / Basswood Honey
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Muntons Premium Gold / Wildflower Honey
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Red Star Côtes des Blancs / Basswood Honey
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Red Star Côtes des Blancs / Wildflower Honey
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Red Star Montrachet / Basswood Honey
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Red Star Montrachet / Wildflower Honey
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Wyeast 1056 American Ale (slap pack) / Basswood Honey
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Wyeast 1056 American Ale (slap pack) / Wildflower Honey
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