I have made a number of melomels in my day. In fact, they are possibly my number one favorite way to spice up any old mead recipe. Melomel Raspberry Mead via Robin Hill Gardens blog. If you are unfamiliar with the term melomel, it’s simply a mead made like any other mead, but fruit, fruit syrup, or fruit juice or added for extra flavor. These fruits can be added during the primary fermentation, after re-racking, or even during bottling: – If during first fermentation: the fruit, syrup, or juice will add sugars and nutrients that help speed up the fermentation.– If after the re-racking (or during secondary fermentation), the fruit retains more of its fruity taste, but may reignite fermentation, leading to a much longer period before safe bottling. Adding it at this time will also dilute the alcoholic content of the mead, since fruit is over 70% water– If added during bottling, you run the risk of refermentation since fruit is very sugary. It can reignite the yeast and potentially make you blow a bottle. Using potassium sorbate or reinforcing the bottles will prevent this from happening, but you will also run the risk of water-down mead. On the other hand, this will certainly ensure your mead keeps that genuinely fruity taste. Over the years, I have tried all three of the above methods and found that different ones work better for establishing different tastes and alcoholic content. These three recipes are vastly different, but they have all taught me valuable lessons in my years of mead making, and they are all three recipes I return to year after year. 1. Pomegranate Dessert Mead Pomegranates Since pomegranate seeds are mostly juice, we have found that there is little difference between using fresh pomegranates and using organic pomegranate juice in this recipe. People who hate peeling pomegranates may find that the juice is just straight-up easier to manage. Those of your freaks (like myself) who get a perverse pleasure out of popping those little suckers out of their holes, today is your lucky day. If you decide to use the fruit, ensure that you have 3 lbs. of seeds per gallon of mead. That seems like a lot. It totally IS. If you use the juice, we recommend using 32 oz. per every three gallons. Make sure the juice is organic, with no fillers or added sugars. In addition to the pomegranate, add 8 oz. of pure vanilla extract per gallon. Don’t worry about this one diluting your booze– pure vanilla extract is made with alcohol of a proof similar to vodka or rum! This will keep the mead from getting too sour and round it out with a gentle, creamy finish. For ultra sweetness, add this one during the second fermentation. Wait for the second fermentation to end, then let it sit a couple weeks before bottling to be sure nothing blows. Serve it with anything chocolate. 2. Dry Blackberry Mead Melomel Blackberry Mead via Edin Hills blog. Good things come to those who wait! This was my first, honest-to-goodness melomel, and I made it purely because I love the taste of blackberries. We added 3 lbs per gallon, whole berries to the primary fermentation. That is a HELL of a lot of blackberries, but trust me– it’s worth it. Don’t mash them, boil them, or turn them into syrup. Just add them whole and let them do their thing. Now, this one is gonna take a little extra long, but it’s going to be worth it. Wait until the blackberries are completely unrecognizable. The mead will turn a gorgeous, red wine color all on its own, and what remains of the blackberries will sink down into the must. This will probably take a lot longer than you are used to– perhaps three to five months, depending on environmental conditions. Once the bubbling is done and the berries are sunk, rerack it, and then forget about it for like, say, another five months. Trust me– it’s worth the wait! When you bottle it, you will want to sample it, and you will probably be disappointed. It will have that boozy tang that shows that it is not mature enough. That’s ok! It just needs to sit. Let it do so. We let ours sit for about six months and found that it has a delightful taste, but the one bottle we left for a year was where it truly shined. This made it taste like a light, but flavorful red wine. It didn’t have the bitter after taste of Chardonnay, but was closer to a light, pinot noir. 3. Strawberry Syrup Mead Strawberry Syrup via Carlsbad Cravings blog. This is my most recent obsession. I wanted to make something sweet, and our strawberries were just about out of season, so I decided to take the syrup route. Of course, you can buy strawberry syrup, but it’s a) so much more rewarding and b) so much more flavorful to make your own. Again following that metric of 3 lbs. of fruit per gallon, chop your strawberries up into little bits. Then, mix in 1 cup of water and 1 cup of white sugar for every 2 cups of strawberries you have. Boil these suckers until the syrup looks like cough syrup on the back of a metal spoon. For my most recent 1 gallon batch (3 lbs. of strawberries) this took about thirty minutes total, with the occasional stirring so that it didn’t get stuck to the pan. Add this to your honey, then mix in water to both. With all that sugar, these suckers will ferment like crazy, so make sure to keep an eye on your airlocks. Taste it when you rerack– if it’s not strawberry or sweet enough for your liking, add more syrup. If it is, let it sit another month or two to be sure it won’t have a second fermentation.
Start off your brewing career with a simple mead recipe of five ingredients you can buy at your local grocery store.
This is a simple mead recipe that is very easy to put together. Learn how to make mead using this beginner's recipe!
This is a simple mead recipe that is very easy to put together. Learn how to make mead using this beginner's recipe!
Basic Mead Recipe (Honey Wine): An ancient drink made by fermenting honey and water. This recipe is very basic and easy for a beginning brewer. This recipe is for a 5 gallon batch of dry mead. and will be ready to drink in months, though if you can wait longer you will not regret…
Once you try a quick mead you will change your mind about waiting a year for every mead you brew. Try this Ancient Orange Mead recipe and rejoice in it's quick turnover.
Fig lovers, this recipe for mead is for you! Using dried figs, some time and a few tools, you can make this fig mead recipe at home.
Blackberry mead - make your own! It is easy, and satisfying to drink. Get your berries, honey, and read on for how to do it in your own kitchen.
This is a simple mead recipe that is very easy to put together. Learn how to make mead using this beginner's recipe!
Homemade mead is simple, delicious, and fun to make. Here are 15 easy mead recipes for beginners! Learn how to make your own mead.
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A recipe for a delicious Apple Cyser Mead, one of the easiest and most economical beginner meads to brew. The possible variations are endless.
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Homemade mead is simple, delicious, and fun to make. Here are 15 easy mead recipes for beginners! Learn how to make your own mead.
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This is a simple mead recipe that is very easy to put together. Learn how to make mead using this beginner's recipe!
I’m about to run my mouth for a while so if you’re just looking for recipes go ahead and scroll down… Actually, I tend not to like mead, but Millstone makes incredible stuff that I really enjoy. I…
A simple and basic honey mead. Use local honey for best results.
Let me come out and say that I am a huge fan of mead. To give you a basic idea of what mead is, think of it as "honey wine." While that may or may not be
I got a lot of interest and feedback on my making a basic mead video. So when my wife asked me to start a new batch of my multi-berry mead I decided to film that and share that recipe as well since…
Want to make mead like a Viking? Well, there are varying levels as to how far you can go to truly “go Viking” when making mead...
Create your perfect mead with our Mead Making Planner Printable Template! This digital download is a must-have for mead enthusiasts and homebrewers, offering a comprehensive tool to plan, organize, and track your mead-making process. Whether you're a seasoned mead maker or just starting, this planner ensures you stay organized and on top of every step from recipe creation to fermentation. Our Mead Making Planner features sections for recording recipes, ingredient lists, brewing schedules, and fermentation progress. The intuitive layout helps you monitor each batch, track your results, and refine your techniques. With space for notes and observations, you can experiment with different recipes and make adjustments to perfect your mead. Download, print, and start brewing your next batch today! With our Mead Making Planner Printable Template, you'll have everything you need to make high-quality mead and enjoy the process of crafting your own beverages. Get your planner now and take your mead-making skills to the next level!
I asked a friend the other day if he had ever tried mead. He had to think about it for a while. "Isn't that what they drink in Game of Thrones?" he finally asked me. Yes. Yes it is. So what is mead? I mean, really... To put it simply, it's wine made from honey.... Continue Reading →
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The very first time I tried mead, I was hot, sticky, exhausted, and exhilarated. We were finally “on land.” Back in July 2010, we had just crossed Russia on an 88-hour train journey fro…
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I Make Mead Like a Viking. Specifically, an Appalachian Yeti Viking! I was lucky enough to cross paths with Jereme Zimmerman in time to get his new book.
In the winter months, we eat a lot of pineapple. I know, I'm supposed to promote homegrown food and local eating, that's what we're about. But...I still love pineapple. I can't get around it. And
How to Make Mead: Mead is simple and turns out great!
You just have to give this homemade elderberry wine recipe a try. This article explains how to make it in a few easy to follow steps.
There are a lot of great reasons to make a micro-batch mead. A super tiny batch is a great place to start if you're just learning the process of mead making or if you're an
