<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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2024-02-21T08:16:45.460Z
Have you tried tasting it yet? That's your best option :-)
Rory Alsop
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2024-03-04T22:52:09.893Z
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.
Rob
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2024-04-09T15:44:37.010Z
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.
Bryan
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Mead left for years; is it still good?
Michael Simonetti
# 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.

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> **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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