Difference between revisions of "Mead Batch 5"
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* 6 lbs clover honey | * 6 lbs clover honey | ||
* 6 lbs mesquite honey | * 6 lbs mesquite honey | ||
| − | * Grade B dark amber maple syrup | + | * 17 oz Grade B dark amber maple syrup |
* yeast nutrient | * yeast nutrient | ||
* yeast energizer | * yeast energizer | ||
* Red Star Premier Cuvee yeast | * Red Star Premier Cuvee yeast | ||
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| + | Brought 1.5 gallons of water to a boil. Removed from head and added the honey and maple syrup. Returned to heat and brought back to a boil. Cooled to 92F in a sink full of cold water. Added about a quart of cold water. Added yeast nutrient and energizer according to instructions. Activated yeast according to instructions on the packet. Pitched at 84F. | ||
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| + | Estimated IG: 1.170 @ 84F = 1.1735 @ 60F - Potential ABV: 18.75% | ||
Revision as of 21:47, 2 December 2012
Maple Mead
- 6 lbs clover honey
- 6 lbs mesquite honey
- 17 oz Grade B dark amber maple syrup
- yeast nutrient
- yeast energizer
- Red Star Premier Cuvee yeast
Brought 1.5 gallons of water to a boil. Removed from head and added the honey and maple syrup. Returned to heat and brought back to a boil. Cooled to 92F in a sink full of cold water. Added about a quart of cold water. Added yeast nutrient and energizer according to instructions. Activated yeast according to instructions on the packet. Pitched at 84F.
Estimated IG: 1.170 @ 84F = 1.1735 @ 60F - Potential ABV: 18.75%
