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Offline kramerog

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Stabilizing a backsweetened melomel
« on: August 20, 2013, 12:01:04 pm »
I want to backsweeten and carbonate a pomegranate melomel.  I'm planning to force carbonate in a keg and bottle.

I understand that I can stabilize the mead with sulfites (I have potassium and sodium sulfites available) and sorbate.  How much do I need of both.  Does it vary by pH?

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Re: Stabilizing a backsweetened melomel
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2013, 12:15:01 pm »
Be patient, let it drop clear (wait several months) and there should be no need for chemical stabilization.  No viable yeast will remain.  I back-sweeten my meads all of the time with no chemicals or unwanted carbonation.

Besides, you plan to force carbonate anyway.  A little help from your friends  (the yeast) will make no difference.  If you cannot wait.
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Re: Stabilizing a backsweetened melomel
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2013, 10:25:27 pm »
Mead is not scary.  Mead is a slow ride.  Mead is a gift.
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