{"product_id":"mangrove-jacks-beer-yeast-mead-m05","title":"Mangrove Jacks M05 Mead Yeast 10g","description":"\u003cp\u003eM05 is formulated specifically for mead — honey wine with fermentation gravities and alcohol targets well beyond what standard ale or wine yeasts handle well. Its high alcohol tolerance and clean neutral profile stay out of the way, allowing the character of quality honey to be the primary flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest Suited To\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraditional Mead, Show Mead\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMelomel (fruit mead — berry, stone fruit, citrus)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCyser (apple mead), Metheglin (spiced mead)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShort Mead (session strength)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–30°C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAttenuation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very High\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlocculation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-Medium\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18%+ ABV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePitching rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 sachet per 20–23L\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Choose M05\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose M05 over wine yeasts (EC-1118, K1-V1116) when preserving honey aroma is the priority. Lalvin yeasts are more aggressive and may strip delicate floral notes from premium honey varietals. M05 is designed specifically for honey fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaggered nutrient additions are essential for mead. Do not add all yeast nutrient at once at the start. Add nutrient in 3–4 doses over the first 72 hours of fermentation. A single large dose at pitch stresses the yeast; staggered additions support clean, complete fermentation throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoney is nutrient-poor — mead almost always needs nutrient supplementation. Without it, fermentation produces hydrogen sulphide and can stall.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDegas the mead regularly during the first few days of fermentation — CO2 trapped in honey must is stressful for yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep refrigerated. Once opened, reseal and use within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mangrove Jack's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994569252941,"sku":"25021","price":9.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/25021.jpg?v=1754053355","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/mangrove-jacks-beer-yeast-mead-m05","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}