only after letting my yeast sit in some lukewarm water for a few minutes do i add it to the mix. here’s my favorite yeast to use for mead (can give you around 18% abv)
https://www.amazon.com/Lalvin-K1V-1116-Wine-Yeast-grams/dp/B019P8RX4S>>5055900lol more like pedro tbqdesu