“Making & Appreciating Mead” – a presentation by Steve DellaSalla, a 15+ year meadmaker

BEFORE FERMENTATION

This section will help you decide which style, sweetness and strength you might want to make. There are also sections on yeast types and how to make a yeast starter, as well as tips on cleaning and sanitation, and additives and adjustments.

TAKING CARE OF THE FERMENTATION

This section has tips on how to take care of your yeast and how to control the temperature of your fermentations. There are also sections on record keeping and racking.

AFTER FERMENTATION

This section has information on clarifiers, bottling and labeling, as well as a section on adding oak. There are also sections on sweetening and acids, and how they affect balance.