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I have only made it one time. Thought when it was newly born that it tasted like sin. Had one bottle that got stuck away for a few years, it came out really good. With mine, aging worked wonders. You dont have to heat the honey. That being said, maybe warm it just a bit so it will mix with...

As bossbaby said, let it sit for a while. Next time you taste it, little taste, add some sugar and little taste add again if it helps. Newborn alcohol is pretty sharp, when it ages a bit it mellows out. If you decide to sweeten the whole batch, let it clear then add k-meta and pot. sorbate...

@hounddawg there is your rust problem on your crabapples. Guess I have known cedars produce the rust but didn't think about it. Just something I have known since I was a kid, didn't know the reason for it. Thanks, @olusteebus . Arne.

yep, temperature will do it to you. Was just going to ask about that. Basement floors are cold and sometimes it doesnt take much cooler to stop things. I always set my primaries on wood when on the basement floor. My temps tend to bounce around some. Should have enough nutrient in that 6...

And check your hydrometer to make sure it is reading correctly. Think put it in some distilled water and should read 1.000. Arne.

Howdy welcome to WMT. Arne.

Only the start of your journey.. Now weed, feed, water and weed some more. Pretty soon have to harvest, then preserve. Sure makes summer a lot of work. Arne.

Note: Best have another glass of that Chilean just to make sure it has an odd taste or maybe not. Another glass and see if it is odd or not. Another glass and who cares? Arne.

Stir the pot,Paul. LOL Arne.

Just a bit early. But when winemaking you have to know what things taste like. Quality control, ya know. Arne.

Welcome to the forum. Arne

Still think mine was the result of old sorbate. Everything was clear and degassed. Course mite of been the result of no sorbate. Been a long time ago, but could of been sampling a bit much before bottling. LOL, Arne.

Well, if you go back thru a bunch of the old threads you will find the same thing happening. Happened to me a long time ago. Was sure I stabilized it, but maybe not. Think maybe the sorbate mite have been a bit old. Only thing is, i caught it at the right time and had a few bottles of good...

They will still be around next year and the years after that, I imagine. Keep it in mind, the offer stands. Arne.

Bet I know where you can get some plants. I spend a lot of time at Glen Elder. If you are headed up north sometime let me know and I could bring a few down with me. Few years and you can have an endless supply of them. Arne.

Well you know skeeter consumption makes for some interesting conversations. LOL, Arne.

How warm do y ou have your must? Get it up to 75 or even 78 or so. If it takes off good then, make sure you have enough nutrient in it.. Should ferment fast at that temp. If you are having still having trouble, next time ferment a wine you want to have a little of the flavor in your skeeter...

@ bugout You brought this one out of the past. Thanks for doing that. Saw a lot of folks on there that I have almost forgotten about. Hope each and every on of them are doing allright and in good health. Arne.

Don't want to forget, can of worms and catfish pole. Arne.

Let er rip. I get a kick outta it, North or South. Arne.