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Mason Jars and MeadJames (an expert in Mead making) has some really neat and creative tips when it comes to using mason jars along with mead making. Making Jack Making Jack is a way to boost up the alcohol content of your mead. So if you have a batch that is a bit low on the alcohol here is a suggestion on what you can do. Fill a mason jar about 85% full then place it in the freezer. Once the first layer of ice forms take the jar out of the freezer and remove then discard the ice. The alcohol won't free so you end up with less liquid which means a higher alcohol percentage. Freeze Filtering To freeze-filter, use a freezer-friendly mason jar, fill it up most but not all (85%) of the way, let it sit and settle up-side-down, CAREFULLY carry it to the freezer, let it freeze... when that's done, take off the lid, scrape off the yeast/sediment, and then let it melt. Very doable for small amounts of mead, say a few bottles before a picnic, and it will be cold later after melting, which is a nice touch. Note: It is important to remember that you cannot do either of these processes with a mead that is still fermenting. It can be dangerous and cause the jars to crack or even explode. This can only be done with still mead and with mason jars that are freezer friendly.
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Articles The Secret Art of Mead Making Revealed New: 5 Tips for the beginner mead maker It's all about the Honey - A dramatic look at how important honey is in mead making For Beginners: How to make your first and easy 1 gallon batch of Mead honey wine How to make a sparkling champagne style mead How much does it cost to make a batch of mead? I have the cost breakdown here How to make a batch of mead today! The fast, easy, and cheap way to your first batch of honey wine The difference is the honey! A stop motion animation showing two different honeys side by side and how the fermented brew looks Thinking about designing or buying your wine and mead bottle labels? Here is some information about labels and bottles that will help you The Magical Transformation of water into wine with pics How and why to use a hydrometer How to use a wine thief to test your wine or mead Dispelling the Myths about Mead Thoughts about Mead and Wine Making Important note about Sanitizing your Mead making and wine making equipment Learning the art of Patience when making wine or mead How do you know the ferment is working? Checking the PH of your Mead to insure good fermentation (video)
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