I got it going along fine now. I got another gallon jug, a container of frozen apple juice and 2 packets of yeast. I mixed all the liquid together with another 2 lbs of honey. Made a starter with the yeast and sugar water. Put it all together and its working fine. No idea what the final ABV...
Yesterday, I started a new gallon of mead with apple cider. 3 lbs honey, balance purchased apple cider. The cider has potassium sorbate in it. How will this affect my results? I don't have any activity yet. No bubbles. New to this and have no idea.