SC - Honey Advisory!/ exploding mead

[CorwynWdwd at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/30/2000 11:15:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
kelan at mindspring.com writes:

> Could you just add a gas release valve and get a higher proof mead?

Possibly, certainly a fermentation lock is a GOOD thing when you're brewing. 
Most of the sparkling meads I've tasted were mostly just alcohol taste and 
bubbles though, which brings us to the next question:

> Would you want a higher proof mead?

Not at the expense of flavor I wouldn't

Corwyn