We Tested BRAND NEW Mead Yeasts… One Is a Winner
City Steading Brews
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Two yeasts specifically designed for mead—but do they actually make a difference?
We've had SafMead Classic and SafMead Twist sitting around for about a year and a half, and it was finally time to put them to the test.
We wanted the yeast itself to be the variable, so we kept this mead about as simple as possible:
Honey. Water. Yeast.
That's it.
OG 1.106
We split the same traditional mead must between SafMead Classic and SafMead Twist, then decided to make things a little more interesting by adding a third batch using the familiar Premier Classic as our control.
https://fermentis.com/en/product/safm...
https://fermentis.com/en/product/safm...
Then we let them ferment and compared their progress, clarity, aroma, and—most importantly—flavor.
Our Nutrient Test Video: Mead With and Without Nutrients -Was This ...
City Steading Merchandise: https://briancity-steadingcom-1-shop....
Tools We Use:
Red Star Premier Classique: https://amzn.to/4c2geRG
1/2 Gallon Fermenters: https://amzn.to/3SzchzB
Wide Mouth Mason Jars with Plastic Lid and Airlocks: https://amzn.to/45JbbEJ
Our Favorite Pitcher: https://amzn.to/4dFWNzh
Star San: https://amzn.to/3SXFoKg
TRBOS: https://amzn.to/3WROzxD
Scale: https://amzn.to/4dxaqkr
Paddle: https://amzn.to/44HDpz3
Graduated Cylinder and Hydrometer: https://amzn.to/4ow8gXz
Baster: https://amzn.to/3DXs2c8
Glencairn Glasses: https://amzn.to/3Fbll78
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Did they actually deliver?
Well… one of these surprised us.
The differences weren't enormous, but tasting them side-by-side made the effect of yeast choice much easier to recognize. And for a simple traditional mead, one yeast definitely stood out to us.
Of course, add fruit, spices, or other strong flavors and the whole equation can change—which means there are plenty more experiments we could do from here.
Which yeast do you prefer for traditional mead? Have you tried either of these? Let us know what you've experienced.
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Honey, as an organic material, is variable. Different batches of the same honey may have different amounts of yeast available nitrogen and different honeys will absolutely have different amounts. That might be part of the difference people experience, though temperature, pressure, and other variables also play a role.
My hypothesis, maybe for the volume you're both right for the wrong reasons. The mason jar has significantly less surface area than the other two. Additionally it would have a different quantity of gas in the jar, meaning different amounts can be easily released before pressure starts building. Those 2 things might play a role in fermentation.
I appreciate these tests.
AND A NEW PRODUCT!!
*BTW, I am really proud of that one lol. Pronounced like “posse”, like someone’s group that they round up. That’s what I’m going to call it in my head if it ever makes an appearance again.
We Tested BRAND NEW Mead Yeasts… One Is a Winner
City Steading Brews
23,961 views
Two yeasts specifically designed for mead—but do they actually make a difference?
We've had SafMead Classic and SafMead Twist sitting around for about a year and a half, and it was finally time to put them to the test.
We wanted the yeast itself to be the variable, so we kept this mead about as simple as possible:
Honey. Water. Yeast.
That's it.
OG 1.106
We split the same traditional mead must between SafMead Classic and SafMead Twist, then decided to make things a little more interesting by adding a third batch using the familiar Premier Classic as our control.
https://fermentis.com/en/product/safm...
https://fermentis.com/en/product/safm...
Then we let them ferment and compared their progress, clarity, aroma, and—most importantly—flavor.
Our Nutrient Test Video: Mead With and Without Nutrients -Was This ...
City Steading Merchandise: https://briancity-steadingcom-1-shop....
Tools We Use:
Red Star Premier Classique: https://amzn.to/4c2geRG
1/2 Gallon Fermenters: https://amzn.to/3SzchzB
Wide Mouth Mason Jars with Plastic Lid and Airlocks: https://amzn.to/45JbbEJ
Our Favorite Pitcher: https://amzn.to/4dFWNzh
Star San: https://amzn.to/3SXFoKg
TRBOS: https://amzn.to/3WROzxD
Scale: https://amzn.to/4dxaqkr
Paddle: https://amzn.to/44HDpz3
Graduated Cylinder and Hydrometer: https://amzn.to/4ow8gXz
Baster: https://amzn.to/3DXs2c8
Glencairn Glasses: https://amzn.to/3Fbll78
We use the Amazon Affiliate Program for these links and we DO receive a small commission if you purchase using our links and all this comes at no additional cost to you!
Did they actually deliver?
Well… one of these surprised us.
The differences weren't enormous, but tasting them side-by-side made the effect of yeast choice much easier to recognize. And for a simple traditional mead, one yeast definitely stood out to us.
Of course, add fruit, spices, or other strong flavors and the whole equation can change—which means there are plenty more experiments we could do from here.
Which yeast do you prefer for traditional mead? Have you tried either of these? Let us know what you've experienced.
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Want more City Steading?
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Non-Alcoholic Beverages: @CitySteadingZero
Gardening: @PlantLifeYT
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