Bob, thanks for the reply. I used same boiled water for both batches and
allowed to cool to 76 degF before pitching in the yeast. I'll give the
stirring vigorously a try and see what happens.

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> Anyway, did you happen to boil the water for the mead and not for the
> raspberry? If so stir vigorously.
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> Bob
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> On Nov 2, 8:43 am, "Tim" > wrote:
>> I'm attempting to make my first batch of Mead. I started this on Sundy
>> Oct.
>> 28. SP was 1.102, room temperture is 76 deg. F. I used 3# of honey, 1 tsp
>> yeast nutrient, White Labs Sweet Mead Wine Yeast and water to make 1
>> gallon.
>> As of this morning Nov. 2 fermentation never started, the SP is still
>> 1.102. Last night I added 1 tsp on Yeast Energizer. Does anyone have any
>> suggestions on what I can try next to get fermentation going.
>>
>> PS: On the same day I started the batch of Mead I also stated the White
>> Grape Raspberry receipe mentioned in this newsgroup. I used the same
>> yeast
>> as the Mead and it's going along just fine. Help!
>>
>> TIA,
>> Tim
>> Covington, Louisiana
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