Difference between revisions of "Mead Batch 2"

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The aroma of the cooking honey from the first batch got me thinking.  I'm going to use uncooked clover honey and make it as simple as I can.
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Mint Mead
  
* 9 lbs clover honey
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* 6 lbs clover honey
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* 6 lbs mesquite honey
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* 3 oz fresh mint
 
* yeast nutrient
 
* yeast nutrient
 
* yeast energizer
 
* yeast energizer
 
* Lalvin D 47 yeast
 
* Lalvin D 47 yeast
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Dissolve the honey in ~2 gallons of hot water.  Simmer for a bit.  Turn off the heat and add the mint.  Cool to ~100F and pitch yeast per directions on the packet.
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Started with [[User:Loken|Loken]] and Katie

Revision as of 21:32, 15 June 2011

Mint Mead

  • 6 lbs clover honey
  • 6 lbs mesquite honey
  • 3 oz fresh mint
  • yeast nutrient
  • yeast energizer
  • Lalvin D 47 yeast

Dissolve the honey in ~2 gallons of hot water. Simmer for a bit. Turn off the heat and add the mint. Cool to ~100F and pitch yeast per directions on the packet.


Started with Loken and Katie