In for the Long Haul

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Brew it Yourself: Make Your Own Beer, Wine, Cider and Other Concoctions

By Richard Hood and Nick Moyle

Published 2024

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Mead and wine makers who would like to ferment with honey should take note – honey is surprisingly lacking in the nutrients required by yeast to start the fermentation process, so it’s advisable to add yeast nutrient along with yeast to get things up and running. Once it starts, however, it’ll take some stopping… honey has a notoriously long fermentation time, so be prepared for a wait.