u/Alternative_Olive865

First Mead is done fermenting. Its smells sour. I’ve got a few questions
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First Mead is done fermenting. Its smells sour. I’ve got a few questions

Following up partially to my last post if any of you saw it, about how i added 2 oz of fermaid o for nutrients by accident instead of 2 grams.

Started this batch with the knowledge i had from researching a little over a month ago. It was about a gallon of water and 2 lb’s of my local raw honey. I used a single yalvin yeast packet and here we are.

Its got a very sour smell and even made my eyes water. And now i’ve got many questions. Is this an okay color? We wanted to move it to a second container today, is that smart? Should we put it in the fridge to kill any remaining stuff in there? My one roommate wanted to drink it today, is it good for that yet?

Still new to this obviously, and i appreciate any help and advice at all. Just want to know what to do with this batch, and how to make sure i do better for my next one.

u/Alternative_Olive865 — 12 days ago
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I’m an idiot. I put in 2 oz Fermaid-o instead of 2 grams

Exactly as the title says. I dont know why but i just had a brain fart and used the wrong measurement. Its my first ever batch and we just made it yesterday so i went to put in nutrients today and yeah. I learned my mistake immediately. It bubbled up to the brim and 90% of it sat on top of the bubbles. I quickly learned my mistake with the measuring, i skimmed off the top, cleaned the inside of the container that fermaid-o had stuck to. I gave it a good stir and put it back under the sink to ferment.

Is my mead ruined? Should i start over? If its still good, should i still put 2 grams in tomorrow or should i just let it sit for the entire time now? Yes i know i’m an idiot.

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u/Alternative_Olive865 — 1 month ago