Body: <p>I made a 5 gallon batch of mead, I racked it once and then left it in my carboy for a number of years, during which the vapor lock water evaporated. Is it still OK to try? Or should I toss it? Looks clear and smells good. So basically initial fermentation was done.</p>
  
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Comments.Text: Have you tried tasting it yet? That's your best option :-)
Comments.UserDisplayName: Rory Alsop
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Comments.Text: From a health perspective, we would expect it to be safe to drink. Please give it a try, come back, and post an answer to your question. That way we, and anyone else that is wondering the same thing, will know.
Comments.UserDisplayName: Rob
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Comments.Text: If it's clear and smells good, it should not be too hazardous. I agree, give it a taste. That's what I would do. My wife, of course, would freak out. If it's good, write it up.
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Title: Mead left for years; is it still good?
UserDisplayName: Michael Simonetti
ThreadText: # Mead left for years; is it still good?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2024-02-18)
  
  I made a 5 gallon batch of mead, I racked it once and then left it in my carboy for a number of years, during which the vapor lock water evaporated. Is it still OK to try? Or should I toss it? Looks clear and smells good. So basically initial fermentation was done.
  
  **Tags:** mead
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: Have you tried tasting it yet? That's your best option :-)  
  > **username_2**: From a health perspective, we would expect it to be safe to drink. Please give it a try, come back, and post an answer to your question. That way we, and anyone else that is wondering the same thing, will know.  
  > **username_3**: If it's clear and smells good, it should not be too hazardous. I agree, give it a taste. That's what I would do. My wife, of course, would freak out. If it's good, write it up.  
  
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