Shared Batch

Heather and Maple Madeness

Mead

Acerglyn based on the City Steading Brews channel’s recipe. Used English Heather Honey from a local supplier (Honeyfields Bee Farm in Coventry) and Maple syrup was Kirkland Signature from Costco.

Batch Summary

Current Phase

Resting

Started Apr 5, 2026

59%

146 / 249 days

28d

41d

180d

Primary · 28d

Secondary · 41d

Resting · 180d

Measured OG

1.084

Estimated ABV

Gravity/ABV History

Activity Timeline

Yeast AddedApr 5, 2026

Lalvin K1-V1116 · 2.5-g

Nutrient AddedApr 5, 2026

Fermaid O · 1.5-g

NoteApr 5, 2026

Also added 3G Go-Ferm

Primary fermentation startedApr 5, 2026

Gravity MeasurementApr 6, 2026

SG 1.082

Gravity MeasurementApr 7, 2026

SG 1.074

Gravity MeasurementApr 9, 2026

SG 1.038

Gravity MeasurementApr 12, 2026

SG 1.012

Gravity MeasurementApr 13, 2026

SG 1.002

Gravity MeasurementApr 18, 2026

SG 0.990

Gravity MeasurementApr 19, 2026

SG 0.990

Gravity MeasurementMay 3, 2026

SG 1.000

Secondary fermentation startedMay 3, 2026

NoteMay 30, 2026

re-racked and added extra backsweetening with maple syrup. Add toasted oak chips as well and blended a bottle of traditional in to reduce headspace.

Resting startedJun 13, 2026

NoteJun 14, 2026

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