Basic 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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Basic Blueberry Wine Recipe

Ingredients for one gallon of wine: 2 1/2 pounds of blueberries (fresh or frozen) Use more for a heavier body wine. 4 1/2 cups of sugar 1 teaspoon Yeast Nutrient 1 1/2 teaspoons 1 teaspoon 1 . Wine making yeast Directions Crush the blueberries. I like to use a brand new pair of nylon stockings…

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