For my 1st batch of mead using vanilla beans I wanted to test different kinds of yeast to see what one I liked more. I made 2 1 gal batches using the following recipe;

2 lbs Honey

Water to 1 gal

One batch used US-05 yeast and the other used D47 yeast.

Making both meads

Vanilla Bean Mead Update Using US-05

Vanilla Bean Mead Update Using D47

Vanilla Bean Mead US-05 Tasting 1

Vanilla Bean Mead D47 Tasting 1

Vanilla Bean Mead US-05 Tasting 2

Vanilla Bean Mead D47 Tasting 2

Vanilla Beans

Madagascar

Looking for what kind of honey you can use?

Wildflower Honey

Orange Blossom Honey

Orange Blossom Honey Unheated

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