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Yes I've tried a slightly better quality honey (and I added oranges too) and the results where good but I didn't sweeten it so it was quite dry but very drinkable and it's getting even better with age. My current mead is honey only, no oranges as I think that contributed to the acidic dryness.

The mead is doing reallywell, I've left it in the demijohn and will be bottling it shortly. It's been crystal clear for a while and I've racked it a couple of times and degassed it. I'm probably going to rack it and degas it one final time and then bottle.

I'm starting a new Youtube Channel with my young son as a bit of a bonding exercise and a bit of educational fun. We've worked together on the channel including the camera work and editing etc. It's not amazing but our first real video produced is for the recipe I use for mead. Here's the...

I'm starting a new Youtube Channel with my young son as a bit of a bonding exercise and a bit of educational fun. We've worked together on the channel including the camera work and editing etc. It's not amazing but our first real video produced is for the recipe I use for mead. Here's the...

In low quantities the raisins act purely as a a yeast nutrient although I have heard anecdotal evidence that they also help with PH of the final product. I use raisins in my wines and meads if I have no powdered yeast nutrient (it always seems a more natural and traditional alternative)...

Drinking my homemade Beetroot wine today. I was concerned that it seemed to change colour in the bottle but once I opened it it is a very pleasing ruby rose' colour as can be seen in the image, even my wife said it was nice (reminded her of a sherry) - ideal in the summer slightly chilled or...

Thought this might be of use to some of you guys... BrewDog release home brew recipes for all their beers https://www.brewdog.com/lowdown/blog/diy-dog

Made me laugh out loud... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPIw6eRW_Bg

Just out of interest, when can we expect delivery of the shirts?

Okay this is beyond a joke, keep add for this publication on all sites I visit and even on my Facebook feed. What the hell kind of site did I visit to get adds from 'Your Chickens Magazine'... On this site... And on Facebook...

Yes it uses 2 1lb good quality Christmas puddings so there is indeed 2lbs of Christmas pudding in this. First time I have known a wine to be rather greasy when fermenting due to the fat content of the puddings. Not a stupid question at all, it could have just been pudding flavoured as you said. :)

Finally got around to making my first Christmas Pudding wine. It's been fermenting for a week. Just strained it into the demijohn for secondary fermentation.

KILL IT - KILL IT WITH FIRE! Seriously though, I would leave it and let it ferment out as normal. I've never seen this before but I tend to leave my wine to it's own devices.

On a serious note, I always take Ringtons Lemon, Ginger & Ginseng tea with a couple of paracetamol when I have a cold or flu. Much better and cheaper then Lemsip.

Sorry but I just had to share this, I think it is class. Anyone with young kids MUST try this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cMKrn9yHTw http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2016/02/04/dad-go-pro-hide-seek-toddler_n_9158414.html?ir=UK%20Parents&ncid=newsletter-uk