Best yeast for traditional and strong mead
Mangrove Jack's M05 Mead (Mangrove Jack's)The single best dry strain for traditional and strong mead, and the number that decides it.
Use Mangrove Jack's M05 Mead. For traditional and strong mead it is the strongest match on the numbers that matter.
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Attenuation95 to 100 %
Alcohol tolerance18 % ABV
Fermentation temp15 to 30 C (59 to 86 F)
Attenuation50%75%100%
Alcohol010%20% ABV
Temperature02040 C
Why this strain
| Style | traditional and strong mead |
|---|---|
| Recommended strain | Mangrove Jack's M05 Mead (Mangrove Jack's) |
| Fermentation temperature | 15 to 30 C (59 to 86 F) |
| Apparent attenuation | 95 to 100 % |
| Alcohol tolerance | 18 % ABV |
Notes
For a mead, Mangrove Jack's M05 Mead is a specialist pick. It tolerates 18% alcohol, enough for a strong sack mead, and ferments honey close to dry while keeping more delicate character than a champagne strain.
Honey is low in nitrogen, so add yeast nutrient in stages during the ferment. Skipping nutrient is the usual cause of a stuck or sulphurous mead.
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Sources: Mangrove Jack's Craft Series yeast chart (attenuation, alcohol tolerance, temperature)