[JustaDumbBlonde]

Yes, I ordered Lalvin ICV D-47 and Lalvin EC-1118 yeasts, and I ordered Fermax nutrient.

Thanks for the tip on freezing the muscadines. I had been wondering about that and was waiting anxiously on the meadmaking book to answer the question. Now that you've said so, I will freeze some tomorrow.

[Red_Devil 232]

Freezing is the way to go. You will need anywhere from 5 to 10 lbs or more of Mucaines. I don't know how many lbs you can pick fresh each day so yes freezing is the way to go untill you get enough. When you get you book look up making a "pyment" this is what a Mead is called when you use grapes to infuse the mead. You will need to let your Muscadines thaw and then mash lightly.

Here is a youtube video on making Muscadine wine. The procedures will be the same but you will using 12 to 13 lbs honey. I crushed my cranberries the same way this guy does in the video - Zip Lock bags and a rolling pin. Also note he used 30 lbs of Muscadines for a 5 gallon batch.

Muscadine Wine