Why a dedicated mead space?
The club regularly experiments with honey ferments alongside our grape wines. Members have asked for a calculator that mirrors MeadMakr's Batch Buildr but keeps every input metric-friendly and centred on Fermaid AT nutrient additions. This page tracks our progress and brings together the references we lean on while we iterate.
Below you will find links to working documents, current assumptions, and an early access build of the calculator. Expect frequent revisions as we validate the maths and collect feedback from brewers who prefer keyboard input over sliders.
Roadmap highlights
- Metric-first inputs for must volume, honey quantities, gravities, and temperature targets.
- Fermaid AT-only nutrient scheduling with staggered additions inspired by TOSNA guidelines.
- Optional water and honey additions to fine tune gravity without switching units mid-recipe.
- Local storage of batch settings so brew days start where the last session left off.
Preview the calculator
We are building the calculator iteratively. The current prototype now serves validated gravity, honey, and Fermaid AT calculations while we continue refining the layout and accessibility touches. Follow along and share feedback as we translate the club’s mead playbook into a polished interface.
Recent accuracy checks confirm the builder’s maths matches our benchmark hand calculations for a 20 L, 12% ABV batch (OG 1.101, 6.64 kg honey, 26.5 g/L residual sugar). Those assumptions — ABV derived from the 131.25 multiplier and honey at 79.6% fermentable sugar — will continue to guide upcoming iterations.
Open the metric mead recipe builder
Note: this preview is not yet linked from the homepage while we validate the workflow.
Share your feedback
Have a favourite honey variety, yeast strain, or nutrient timing tip we should document? Email the club at sydneyawclub@gmail.com so we can incorporate your insights into the upcoming releases.