Meads
Already Make Wine? Why Not Try Meads Too
In some folklore, it is said that when a couple were married, they were sent away together for a month along with copious amounts of mead – a fermented beverage made with honey. From that, we have the word "honeymoon" today. Although honeymoons are very popular with newlyweds, today mead is not drunk as often…
Read MoreKiwi Melomel
First, to those who are not familiar with the term “melomel“: A melomel is a fruit mead, made with honey similar to mead, but with the addition of fruit for a taste that is something different than mead. After some urging by friends, I decided to start a Kiwi Melomel, based on a recipe in…
Read MoreStrawberry Melomel
Based on a recipe in Making Wild Wines & Meads, a book by Pattie Vargas and Rich Gulling.
Read MoreKiwi Melomel
First, to those who are not familiar with the term "melomel": A melomel is a fruit mead, made with honey similar to mead, but with the addition of fruit for a taste that is something different than mead. After some urging by friends, I decided to start a Kiwi Melomel, based on a recipe in…
Read MoreWhat is a Metheglin?
When doing research one home winemaking, some may come across websites, books and articles where the making of meads is also discussed. Although there is some debate about whether a mead is technically a wine, it is made with the same process – that of using yeast to ferment honey and water mixed together. Some…
Read MoreReview – Making Wild Wines & Meads
Some folks who discover winemaking become obsessed with it. So obsessed, they want to move from wine kits to their own country style wines including wild berries, or perhaps even planting some grape vines in their backyard. The Internet winemaking king has even made wine from grass clippings! If you’re interested in further experimentation, what…
Read MoreBlueberry Melomel (Mead)
Based on a recipe in Making Wild Wines & Meads, a book by Pattie Vargas and Rich Gulling.
Read MoreBasic Dry Mead
Yield – Five Gallons Basic Dry Honey Mead First, prepare a yeast starter: 1 1/2 cups of orange juice at room temperature 3 teaspoons yeast nutrient 1 Packet Lalvin EC-1118 yeast Mix the juice and yeast nutrient – the pitch the yeast into the starter. Honey Mead Ingredients 14 lbs. honey 5 teaspoons acid blend…
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