Do YEAST NUTRIENTS Make a DIFFERENCE in MEAD?

We used to never add yeast nutrients, then we started using Fermaid O, and lately, Go-Ferm. But, we always wondered about a side by side comparison and... decided to just do it. I know this will make many people angry, and become quite controversial, but, the truth is, we didn't care which way was best, we just wanted to know. So there's no agenda here. We just want to make good mead and wine and cider and beer. This test was mead, and under specific conditions, so this test is not definitive or conclusive except in these exact conditions. Changes in yeast, temperature, ingredients and starting gravity may change the results so please, do NOT use this one test to prove every situation. But, it's interesting nonetheless! Related Videos: Plain vs Polished Wine: https://youtu.be/VKHpTGAkJtE?si=rc6dioLVuVwwEWKK Pasteurization: https://youtu.be/zWBU3EI-EFo?si=qzCwy1VY10FRU135 _____________________________________ Star San: https://amzn.to/3SXFoKg Our Favorite Pitcher: https://amzn.to/4dFWNzh Go Ferm: https://amzn.to/3ZolA6m Fermaid O: https://amzn.to/4cw6sb4 Lalvin 71B Yeast: https://amzn.to/4mqbjjB 1/2 Gallon Fermenters: https://amzn.to/3WkTI04 Scale: https://amzn.to/4dxaqkr Spaddle: https://amzn.to/4bM43IQ Baster: https://amzn.to/3DXs2c8 Graduated Cylinder: https://amzn.to/4dW26dD Hydrometer: https://amzn.to/3x8zsWY T.R.B.O.S.: https://amzn.to/3WROzxD Tasting Glasses: https://amzn.to/3KQBNJz Glencairn Glasses: https://amzn.to/3Fbll78 You may notice we do not have a lot of sponsored products or sponsored ads in our videos! That's intentional. We have found most offered sponsorships are completely not appropriate to you, our audience, so we don't want to waste your time. What we actually do is offer you links to products we USE and BELIEVE in. 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! _____________________________________ Become a City Steading VIP - Click to learn more http://www.city-steading.com/vip-club _____________________________________ Chapters: 0:00:00 Go Ferm, Fermaid O and Nothing Comparison 0:01:54 Let's Get Started 0:04:25 This Test's Intent 0:05:08 Our Must, Limit the Variables 0:07:57 Gravity Reading 0:09:21 Pitching the Yeast 0:11:04 One Hour Later... 0:11:46 One Week Later... 0:14:19 One Week Gravity Check 0:18:48 Two Week Check 0:22:24 Three Weeks Check 0:24:59 Fourth Week Check 0:28:54 Fifth Week Check 0:30:27 Derica's Hypothesis 0:32:27 Sixth Week Check, We SEE a Difference! 0:36:14 Seventh Week Check 0:40:34 Ninth Week Check & Clarity Check 0:46:41 Ten Weeks Gravity Check 0:49:53 Ten Weeks Appearance, Aroma and Taste Test 0:59:15 The Problems With This Test, And Adjustments Made for Correction 1:01:19 Racked, Back Sweetened to the Same Specific Gravity and Bottled 1:02:52 Final "Double Blind" Taste Comparison 1:21:57 This Test Requires Further Testing! _____________________________________ Want more City Steading? Website: http://www.city-steading.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/citysteading