Actually, diatomaceous earth can be tricky to use safely. I use it regularly to prevent creepy-crawlies in our cows' winter stall bedding, and in spite of knowing how it should be handled, I still ended up breathing some a few weeks ago, and then spent the night coughing up blood. The problem is, it's such a fine powder that it's *really* difficult to keep it from getting airborne when using it, and it doesn't take much at all to hurt your lungs. Considering how many other fining agents there are out there, it seems an unnecessarily risky choice to me.
I’m about to rack my primary hazy blueberry/blackberry mead into secondary (I used whole fruit with no pectic enzyme). Should I add the peptic enzyme in secondary? And is it okay to add them with the two stabilizers? Also I’ll be added more honey and fruit in secondary. Thanks
Very nice! A thing I've been thinking about, coming from beer brewing, is the impact of water on mead. I've yet to find any "water profiles", or information on what different salts additions does to mead taste. Love me some white powders to improve my beverages!
That’s a thing I haven’t played with much, but I’ve definitely seen on the Modern Mead Makers Facebook group. I usually use spring water from the store.
@@DointheMost Oh! Maybe that's something I'll check out! I have no doubt that my water will taste great, Swedish very soft water taste super great on it's own, but it would be a nice experiment to try with some additives :)
Yep. My wife is sensitive to sulfites. But if you have that problem, then the it doesn't really matter, since sulfites are naturally produced during fermentation anyhow. My wife doesn't drink alcohol, and she has to make sure vinegar products have been distilled. Products with sulfites will give her intestinal distress, or skin reactions. I'm not sensitive to sulfites, but appear to be allergic to hemp, so it really makes it difficult to buy soaps and detergents that both of us can use. They exist, thankfully, just takes more effort to acquire.
I’m sorry to hear that! I can’t imagine how tough it would be to avoid sulfites given they’re in everything - I’d imagine restaurant food is full of them due to how much of it is “already prepared” these days.
@@DointheMost She has so many other allergies and intolerances that she just doesn't eat out often. Almonds, peanuts, walnuts, shellfish, casein, mild gluten intolerance. Heck, even basil will tear up her intestines. When I want to eat out, I either go alone (like for take out wings), or I just go with my dad or friends. She'll tag along sometimes, and just drink tea or something. So she can enjoy the social aspect, even if she can't eat. She's getting her PhD in nutrition (at Texas A&M); she's taken the adversity as a challenge rather than an obstacle. So it's not all bad!
I have to ask ... How often do you chug a bag of raisins? Aren't you worried that big pharma are downplaying the potential side effects of the chemical additives? For instance, Star-san is no longer available in the EU. I just think that we have to be vigilant to be sure that we aren't just being naïve and buying into everything.
Also, what? I bought StarSan just a week ago, and all shops in Sweden still carry it? D'you have any up to date links I can follow, everything I find is over a year old
@@paulalarocca8315 Yea, been searching around about this, because it really didnt seem "forbidden" when almost all home brew shops have 100+ in inventory. Seems like there were a break in sales around 1.5 years ago, when the company that makes Star San failed to apply for permission to sell chemicals in the EU, or something like that, but it have since been corrected. Gonna email some shops next week and ask, see if I can get a correct answer. Because if the EU would find a chemical to be dangerous, it would not be allowed to be sold, that would be preposterous.
I have recently just got into this hobby so I look at a lot of different sources for information and inspiration. I also understand that like many hobbies there's a balance in being traditional versus modern. May not mean much but I feel I have to give my opinion on this video. I feel that it was supposed to be a tongue in cheek explanation on different additives to use in brewing and why you may or may not want to use them. And for that it did give the explanations. I also understand that with Halloween being the current holiday you want to add a festive element to it. But I had to force myself to watch this whole video. And even though it's only 21 and half minutes long I stopped it several times and said to myself hear them out because they are giving good information. But I felt while watching this like I was constantly being belittled for maybe wanting to avoid additives if I didn't need them. There was good explanation given why you may or may not want to use any of the additives mentioned. But personally speaking for myself you completely made me feel like you were speaking down and belittling anyone who ever dared to question the use of any of those products. All of the information you gave was very informative and I think can serve a great use to this community to any new comers like me who has questions about whether we may or may not to want to use any of these products. Please redo this video in a FAQ base video where you're not belittling someone for questioning the use of one of these products. It would be of much more of a help as a reference to the commonly used compounds and how natural or synthesized they are. I watch many of your videos and this was the first that I actually had to force myself to finish and watch to the end because I did have questions about every product you touched on and wanted to know the pros and cons. Which you did present well. But only after it was presented as making the audience feel alienated or stupid for questioning it in the first place. I know that you are an informative channel and this was supposed to be funny but informative but I only finished because I know what kind of information you can provide. But I felt the entire time you were ridiculing anyone who tries not to use any additives if they don't need to. And it felt especially galling for you to clarify the spookiness of the product in a way that made it seem like paranoia for anyone who choses not to use it. I hope that wasn't your point to make anyone in your audience feel like they are being paranoid conspiracy theorist if they chose to question whether they should use any of these products or not. I will still keep watching your channel but just want to share my opinion. May not mean much. You did give a good balance on why you may or may not need to use these products. Just the introductory delivery doesn't need to be so negative. Thanks for the content you provide.
Thanks for a thoughtful comment. I want to let you know there's no intention to belittle, so I'm sorry you felt that way. The point was to de-spookify, which it seems like you believe we did achieve. We often get comments from folks who take it personally when we talk about brewing additives. We don't ever mean it that way, but it seems like some folks take it personally regardless of our intent. Can't please everyone, it seems. Have a great weekend!
Is the only ingredient in sparkolloid DE, or is there other things? Sparkolloid is basically the only thing I'm missing from this video, but I already have food grade diatomaceous earth, so if that's all it is, I'll just save my money.
Really? I get that you are targeting CS, but they seem not to use product. Who are they profiting from. They have a larger channel without an agenda of targeting other channels. Sure, they aren’t experts, but they are entertaining and can capture an audience. I like them. They don’t tell me what I should use. They don’t tell me there is only one way. They don’t push products on me. BTW, what mass produced products were used centuries ago?
@@mrchinchim9267 No, this is targeting misinformation by spreading knowledge. Not everyone has a chip on their shoulder. Some people ACTUALLY enjoy spreading information, and DEBUNKING false information. Use what products you want. None of the products mentioned in today's video are necessary. As far as who CS Brews are profiting from, they profit from the fans that they convince that "natural" is better (though those people have usually already reached that conclusion, and are just looking for views that confirm their own). I don't think there is malice behind it, as they seem to believe what they espouse (and they have amended their process to start including actual YAN sources), but the ignorance of their viewers DRIVES more views to them as opposed to other channels. Personally, I'm an equal opportunity viewer. I'll watch anything as long as it's entertaining. I'll just make sure to fact check (for any channel I watch), and do my own research (using reputable sources, not blogs). I will say though, that the more I learn about brewing, the less I can rewatch CS Brews videos. They are often just factually wrong. Their barleywine video is pretty bad, for example. He basically made an imperial stout and called it a barleywine. I still enjoy them, I really do.
@@Vykk_Draygo I feel similarly, though you gotta admit this video had its fair share of barely hidden snark. I subscribe and enjoy watching CS for recipe ideas and general entertainment. I don't find that they actively push their viewpoint, and if they lower the bar for more people to try out a rewarding hobby, I can accept that as a fair trade. I vigorously disagree with some of their approaches though. The unfortunate side effect is that people will go from that "'natural' is the way, LEt's dO it LIKe tHe VikInGs DId IT" background (which is fun, i get it!), then see a video like this (or read the good parts of mead subreddit/forums), become exposed to empirically superior, science-based processes and are still unwilling to adjust their viewpoint. You can't fix willful ignorance, but you can make information available like in this video and hope people learn, even if it's slower than you'd prefer.
So refreshing to see a male and female duo that actually knows what they're talking about while giving out solid brewing advice.
Anna is the brains and charisma behind the channel.
@@DointheMost We need more Anna! You guys have great chemistry in videos.
Actually, diatomaceous earth can be tricky to use safely. I use it regularly to prevent creepy-crawlies in our cows' winter stall bedding, and in spite of knowing how it should be handled, I still ended up breathing some a few weeks ago, and then spent the night coughing up blood. The problem is, it's such a fine powder that it's *really* difficult to keep it from getting airborne when using it, and it doesn't take much at all to hurt your lungs. Considering how many other fining agents there are out there, it seems an unnecessarily risky choice to me.
This was TONS OF FUN to watch! Thanks for putting all this together!!!!
We had fun!
I love it when Anna is on camera.
I usually have a hard time watching videos in a documentary style without zoning out but this was really fun and engaging 😊
It would be ok if we were boring 😂
Sulfites scare me the most cause I accidentally caught a thinking my carboy had completely vented out and my lungs felt ca-RAZY
Got to love Star San pesticides in my brew, really freaking yummy.
The spookiest thing in brewing is bottling an active ferment.
I don't even know what video will come out next week, haha.
Are there any replacements for pectic enzyme??? I just cant seem to find it in my country :C
Loved it!!! This is a GREAT video for those out there that are "afraid" to use "white powders". It takes an "okay mead" to a GREAT MEAD!!
Especially Sparkolloid! 🤣
@@DointheMost It is used on almost every farm that has any sort of foul. It takes care of mites.
Definitely one of my favorite videos 💯💯💯
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’m about to rack my primary hazy blueberry/blackberry mead into secondary (I used whole fruit with no pectic enzyme). Should I add the peptic enzyme in secondary? And is it okay to add them with the two stabilizers? Also I’ll be added more honey and fruit in secondary. Thanks
Very nice! A thing I've been thinking about, coming from beer brewing, is the impact of water on mead. I've yet to find any "water profiles", or information on what different salts additions does to mead taste. Love me some white powders to improve my beverages!
That’s a thing I haven’t played with much, but I’ve definitely seen on the Modern Mead Makers Facebook group. I usually use spring water from the store.
@@DointheMost Oh! Maybe that's something I'll check out! I have no doubt that my water will taste great, Swedish very soft water taste super great on it's own, but it would be a nice experiment to try with some additives :)
Yesssss.... Let’s do this. The ‘Most!!!
The only "white powders" I found spooky were your last 2... But now, 0 spookies across the board. Thanks!
Very educational thank!
I love the phrase "comforting brown powder"
Gives me warm fuzzies
🤣
This is too cool 💯👍🏼😎
What spooks me is people that say that raisins are nutrients.
Big Raisin would like a word with you.
Is the big raisin the channel with 10 times the subscribers?
@@mrchinchim9267 I think it's Sunmaid but I'm not a raisin expert.
@@DointheMost 😂😂😂😂
@@DointheMost I'd rather they didn't have a word with me. I'm too afraid of all of those sulfites in raisins.
Brewing often feels like a boys-club so I just love seeing Anna in your videos. More please!!
very nice .. i wish if you spoke a little about when and how to use them , alittel more details :D
We'll probably do more in-depth videos by category at some point!
Spooooky hahaha
Y'all are great
We had a good time recording this one!
Had a fun time watching it!
I have never managed to have any success with Bentonite.
Yep. My wife is sensitive to sulfites. But if you have that problem, then the it doesn't really matter, since sulfites are naturally produced during fermentation anyhow. My wife doesn't drink alcohol, and she has to make sure vinegar products have been distilled. Products with sulfites will give her intestinal distress, or skin reactions. I'm not sensitive to sulfites, but appear to be allergic to hemp, so it really makes it difficult to buy soaps and detergents that both of us can use. They exist, thankfully, just takes more effort to acquire.
I’m sorry to hear that! I can’t imagine how tough it would be to avoid sulfites given they’re in everything - I’d imagine restaurant food is full of them due to how much of it is “already prepared” these days.
@@DointheMost She has so many other allergies and intolerances that she just doesn't eat out often. Almonds, peanuts, walnuts, shellfish, casein, mild gluten intolerance. Heck, even basil will tear up her intestines.
When I want to eat out, I either go alone (like for take out wings), or I just go with my dad or friends. She'll tag along sometimes, and just drink tea or something. So she can enjoy the social aspect, even if she can't eat.
She's getting her PhD in nutrition (at Texas A&M); she's taken the adversity as a challenge rather than an obstacle. So it's not all bad!
@@Vykk_Draygo That's awesome she is turning the obstacle into a mission. Give her our regards!
I have to ask ... How often do you chug a bag of raisins? Aren't you worried that big pharma are downplaying the potential side effects of the chemical additives? For instance, Star-san is no longer available in the EU. I just think that we have to be vigilant to be sure that we aren't just being naïve and buying into everything.
I am not concerned about a big pharma conspiracy regarding wine sulfites. And I don’t eat raisins, either.
Also, what? I bought StarSan just a week ago, and all shops in Sweden still carry it? D'you have any up to date links I can follow, everything I find is over a year old
@@leocarlsson3753 They are allowed to sell out their stock, but they can't order more Star san.
@@leocarlsson3753 sounds like some one needs to be fact checked on that comment about the EU!
@@paulalarocca8315 Yea, been searching around about this, because it really didnt seem "forbidden" when almost all home brew shops have 100+ in inventory. Seems like there were a break in sales around 1.5 years ago, when the company that makes Star San failed to apply for permission to sell chemicals in the EU, or something like that, but it have since been corrected. Gonna email some shops next week and ask, see if I can get a correct answer. Because if the EU would find a chemical to be dangerous, it would not be allowed to be sold, that would be preposterous.
If got it was a drinking game... I would not be able to type right now!!! :D
Play that in sips not shots!
Is Sparkolloid really discontinued??? :-( Awesome clarifier I would be really sad to see go. Are they releasing a replacement?
I think you also missed the first "Got it" in your video. I caught one before you started counting....
Oh no!
I have recently just got into this hobby so I look at a lot of different sources for information and inspiration. I also understand that like many hobbies there's a balance in being traditional versus modern. May not mean much but I feel I have to give my opinion on this video. I feel that it was supposed to be a tongue in cheek explanation on different additives to use in brewing and why you may or may not want to use them. And for that it did give the explanations. I also understand that with Halloween being the current holiday you want to add a festive element to it. But I had to force myself to watch this whole video. And even though it's only 21 and half minutes long I stopped it several times and said to myself hear them out because they are giving good information.
But I felt while watching this like I was constantly being belittled for maybe wanting to avoid additives if I didn't need them. There was good explanation given why you may or may not want to use any of the additives mentioned. But personally speaking for myself you completely made me feel like you were speaking down and belittling anyone who ever dared to question the use of any of those products.
All of the information you gave was very informative and I think can serve a great use to this community to any new comers like me who has questions about whether we may or may not to want to use any of these products. Please redo this video in a FAQ base video where you're not belittling someone for questioning the use of one of these products. It would be of much more of a help as a reference to the commonly used compounds and how natural or synthesized they are.
I watch many of your videos and this was the first that I actually had to force myself to finish and watch to the end because I did have questions about every product you touched on and wanted to know the pros and cons. Which you did present well. But only after it was presented as making the audience feel alienated or stupid for questioning it in the first place. I know that you are an informative channel and this was supposed to be funny but informative but I only finished because I know what kind of information you can provide. But I felt the entire time you were ridiculing anyone who tries not to use any additives if they don't need to. And it felt especially galling for you to clarify the spookiness of the product in a way that made it seem like paranoia for anyone who choses not to use it. I hope that wasn't your point to make anyone in your audience feel like they are being paranoid conspiracy theorist if they chose to question whether they should use any of these products or not.
I will still keep watching your channel but just want to share my opinion. May not mean much. You did give a good balance on why you may or may not need to use these products. Just the introductory delivery doesn't need to be so negative.
Thanks for the content you provide.
Thanks for a thoughtful comment. I want to let you know there's no intention to belittle, so I'm sorry you felt that way. The point was to de-spookify, which it seems like you believe we did achieve. We often get comments from folks who take it personally when we talk about brewing additives. We don't ever mean it that way, but it seems like some folks take it personally regardless of our intent. Can't please everyone, it seems. Have a great weekend!
I know someone who accidentally confused their pack of diatomaceous earth with their flour and served up an entire pan of brownies made from it.
1:43... missed one BAHAHA
Diatomaceous earth aka bag of raviolid decimation
Don’t Fear the Foam 💯😜
Their brethren 👻
time makes everything better. next
Sparkolloid is mostly diatomaceous earth
Yep!
It wheezes the juice🤣🤣🤣
Raisins are Sooooo Spooookie 😈
I'm still waiting for the video That's gonna teach me how to make a roast 😜 lol jk
How about vulture bee honey lol
Don't tempt me!
You two are so cool.... please move to the Gold Coast of California so we can all Doin’The Most all the time. ♨️
You really have to watch out for that dihydrogen monoxide. 😂😂
Especially when they add too much chlorine!
Is the only ingredient in sparkolloid DE, or is there other things? Sparkolloid is basically the only thing I'm missing from this video, but I already have food grade diatomaceous earth, so if that's all it is, I'll just save my money.
You mention brewers against using these, What exactly would they be profiting from?
Asking the hard-hitting questions!
Really? I get that you are targeting CS, but they seem not to use product. Who are they profiting from.
They have a larger channel without an agenda of targeting other channels. Sure, they aren’t experts, but they are entertaining and can capture an audience. I like them. They don’t tell me what I should use. They don’t tell me there is only one way. They don’t push products on me. BTW, what mass produced products were used centuries ago?
@@mrchinchim9267 No, this is targeting misinformation by spreading knowledge. Not everyone has a chip on their shoulder. Some people ACTUALLY enjoy spreading information, and DEBUNKING false information.
Use what products you want. None of the products mentioned in today's video are necessary.
As far as who CS Brews are profiting from, they profit from the fans that they convince that "natural" is better (though those people have usually already reached that conclusion, and are just looking for views that confirm their own). I don't think there is malice behind it, as they seem to believe what they espouse (and they have amended their process to start including actual YAN sources), but the ignorance of their viewers DRIVES more views to them as opposed to other channels.
Personally, I'm an equal opportunity viewer. I'll watch anything as long as it's entertaining. I'll just make sure to fact check (for any channel I watch), and do my own research (using reputable sources, not blogs).
I will say though, that the more I learn about brewing, the less I can rewatch CS Brews videos. They are often just factually wrong. Their barleywine video is pretty bad, for example. He basically made an imperial stout and called it a barleywine. I still enjoy them, I really do.
>What exactly would they be profiting from?
Ignorance?
@@Vykk_Draygo I feel similarly, though you gotta admit this video had its fair share of barely hidden snark. I subscribe and enjoy watching CS for recipe ideas and general entertainment. I don't find that they actively push their viewpoint, and if they lower the bar for more people to try out a rewarding hobby, I can accept that as a fair trade. I vigorously disagree with some of their approaches though.
The unfortunate side effect is that people will go from that "'natural' is the way, LEt's dO it LIKe tHe VikInGs DId IT" background (which is fun, i get it!), then see a video like this (or read the good parts of mead subreddit/forums), become exposed to empirically superior, science-based processes and are still unwilling to adjust their viewpoint. You can't fix willful ignorance, but you can make information available like in this video and hope people learn, even if it's slower than you'd prefer.
is you girl's hair wet or greasy, so distracting away from this spooky content.