Lalvin QA23 yeast

Our fermentations have been acting… strange. 🤔 So today we’re running a homebrew experiment to find out if water type affects mead fermentation. We tested three different waters: • Tap water (house-filtered) • Bottled purified drinking water • Bottled spring water Each batch used the same honey, yeast, nutrients, and fermentation conditions so the only real variable is the water itself. 🍯 Ingredients Used (per half-gallon test batch) 1 lb (454 g) wildflower honey 48 oz (1.4 L) water ¼ tsp Fermaid-O nutrient: https://amzn.to/4cw6sb4 Lalvin QA23 yeast: https://amzn.to/4brxz7Q Over three weeks we tracked: 🍯 Fermentation speed 🍯 Gravity readings 🍯 Final ABV 🍯 Aroma and flavor differences The results surprised us… and may change how you think about the water you brew with. If your fermentations have been slow, inconsistent, or just weird, this experiment might give you some clues. 🧰 Tools & Equipment Used Our Favorite Pitcher: https://amzn.to/4dFWNzh Hydrometer & graduated cylinder: https://amzn.to/4ow8gXz 1/2 Gallon Fermentation jars with lids and airlocks: https://amzn.to/4bb3Y3N Mixing spoon/paddle (Spaddle): https://amzn.to/4bM43IQ Sanitizer (Star San): https://amzn.to/3SXFoKg Tilt hydrometer (monitoring): https://amzn.to/4njWPkv 🍻 Affiliate Disclaimer Some links may be affiliate links. If you purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the channel and lets us keep making brewing experiments like this one! 🎥 Related Videos How to Make Mead for Beginners: https://youtu.be/UdqRhDXKLjA?si=kvyABRN5pbJWAS4R Best Yeast for Mead (Experiment): https://youtu.be/z0HkeSsbSMI?si=shU5ZZ9Rr0mCCmkv 5 Myths That Will Not Ruin Your Brew: https://youtu.be/bXq2j8MWURI?si=tnyMmM5ujhJfByjK Homebrew Sanitation Explained: https://youtu.be/rbKXPbKYzZE?si=WbjNCdAzB4aaSPGp Let us know in the comments: What water do YOU brew with? _____________________________________ Become a City Steading VIP - Click to learn more http://www.city-steading.com/vip-club _____________________________________ Want more City Steading? Website: http://www.city-steading.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/citysteading #meadmaking #homebrewing #brewingexperiment #mead #homebrew #brewingtips #winemaking #citysteadingbrews #brewscience