Basics for mead making

[mhall2013]

Looking to make a batch of mead. Planning 1 gallon batch. 3 lbs of honey and some Lalvin D47 yeast.

What kind of nutrients should I be using? DAP and some fermaid k? Should I use go ferm to rehydrate yeast? Should I use the half the packet? Thinking about using a 1 gallon glass jug but how important is degassing? Seems like it may be easier in a 2 gallon bucket. No worry about oxidation or is it only done in the first couple days of active fermentation?

Thanks!

[brew_cat]

Well if you're using fruit start it in the bucket and after a few days rack it to the jug. Then after a month rack it again adding yeast nutrient at every rack. I've used a half package of yeast and it's plenty. I've used lavlin D47 with good results. Also have used Cote de Blanc. I use fermax nutrient about 1/4 tsp each rack

[squeegeethree]

make more than a 1 gallon batch or plan to make a subsequent batch. I think you cannot learn enough by drinking a single gallon as it ages.