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The anaerobic process by which yeast convert sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide.

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Mead keeps separating... HELP!

When active fermentation has ceased and the wine is racked for the final time after clearing, potassium sorbate will render any surviving yeast incapable of multiplying. … When a wine is sweetened before bottling, potassium sorbate is used to prevent re-fermentation when used in conjunction with potassium metabisulfite(Campden tablets). …
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Will accidentally shaking the mead lower the alcohol percentage?

The answer to your question is really dependent on which stage of the fermentation your mead was in. If it was shaken during the aerobic phase... perfect. … The yeast require oxygen to divide cells and prepare for active fermentation. …
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Mead: is it time to bottling?

Wait until the mead is still else you will wind up with bottle bombs due to the continued fermentation. The only real way to know for sure is to use your hydrometer from beginning to end. … Best practices include adding Potassium Sorbate and Campden tablets to ensure fermentation doesn't continue once in the bottle. 2- Stop shaking your mead! …
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