made a batch of maple mead

i wanted to make a batch of mead that was simple yet unique, and required no yeast nutrients. I chose the maple mead recipe because i had most of the stuff on hand and the recipe calls for no brews store ingredients besides the yeast. also the recipe is for a one gallon batch so i didn't have to reduce the recipe.

secondary fermenter

racked a batch of jamil's hopjack ale to a secondary fermenter.

LEARN HOW: building a mash tun.

I dont want to pay $150 for a home made mash tun from the store. here is some research I did to learn how to make a mash tun from a cooler. later ill post step by step photos of my building process.