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01-22-2009, 06:53 PM
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Knapsnatchio
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How much saffron threads to use?
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I got some saffron threads and want to put it in mead.
Anyone have a tip on how much to use per gallon?
.5oz was $10
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01-22-2009, 06:57 PM
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Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
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OOHHH Look down below at the "similar thread" box...there's two threads on saffron, and one of them is a Metheglin recipe...that may be a good recipe to look at to see what they used.
This new feature is cool when it works.
Good Luck! 
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01-22-2009, 07:14 PM
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Yeah the recipe is from solstice, he said he really enjoyed that batch, so that would be enough for me to follow his recipe.
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01-22-2009, 07:17 PM
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Knapsnatchio
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I meant .5 grams not .5 oz.
half an ounce would be a lot.
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01-22-2009, 07:37 PM
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I'm pretty sure I used about half of whatever I ordered and I'm thinking I ordered a gram, although it could have been a whole gram. I do most of my posting at work and I don't have access to my mead log.
I did, however, use it in conjunction with some other spices. The saffron that I used was enough to turn the mead light yellow and it was enough to imart the classic saffron flavor as well. Be sure to lightly roast it first on a hot ungreased surface such as a small skillet.
Last edited by summersolstice; 01-22-2009 at 07:40 PM.
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01-23-2009, 08:06 PM
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Knapsnatchio
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will do. Thinking of holding off on the other spices and just doing saffron.
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01-23-2009, 08:35 PM
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Good luck - let us know how it turns out!
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01-23-2009, 10:24 PM
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Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandon O
will do. Thinking of holding off on the other spices and just doing saffron.
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You will post your recipe, won't you?
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01-24-2009, 01:05 AM
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Knapsnatchio
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Yep. Considering I do a saffron only mead, do you think it will be better to use 1 gram instead of .5?
I just don't know how saffron comes through in mead.
Aslo, what temp would you reccomend roasting at? Can you do it in the oven?
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01-24-2009, 02:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Revvy
You will post your recipe, won't you?
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Revvy, you've been in the mead forum a little lately. What gives? Trying to be a little more sophistocated? 
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