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

Secondary Fermentation

Started Apr 5, 2026

15%

45 / 298 days

28d

90d

180d

Primary · 28d

Secondary · 90d

Bottling & Resting · 180d

Measured OG

1.084

Estimated ABV

11%

Ingredients

English Heather Honey1 kg

Kirkland Signature Maple Syrup750 g

Black Tea200 mL

Total Volume

6 L

Gravity/ABV History

Activity Timeline

Phase TransitionApr 5, 2026

Primary fermentation started

NoteApr 5, 2026

Also added 3G Go-Ferm

Yeast AddedApr 5, 2026

Lalvin K1-V1116 · 2.5-g

Nutrient AddedApr 5, 2026

Fermaid O · 1.5-g

NoteApr 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

Phase TransitionMay 3, 2026

Secondary fermentation started

Gravity MeasurementMay 3, 2026

SG 1.000

Phase TransitionAug 1, 2026

Bottling & resting started

Phase TransitionJan 28, 2027

Fermentation complete