WIMARIPA
Well-Known Member
Hey gang,
I am new to the forum and to home brewing in general. At this point I have a few batches of cysar and cider under my belt but I've also done a fair amount of reading/ forum lurking. Anyway, I've come up with this recipe for a sweet mead and I would welcome any critiques before I actually put it into action:
16 lbs wildflower honey
8oz ginger chopped
3oz dried hibiscus
3oz rose hips
1oz dried orange peel
5 lemons juiced and zest
Tbs Vanilla ectract
yeast nutrient
red star montrachet yeast
1 boil ginger with 1 gallon of water for 30 minutes
2. Remove from heat add hibiscus rosehips and citrus peel/zest and steep for an hour or so.
3. Add honey to warm water. Mix, add lemon juice, vanilla and water to equal 4-5 gallons.
4. Add rehydrated yeast and yeast nutrient.
5. Stir frequently during rapid fermentation for 2-3 days.
6. Transfer to 5 gallon carboy w/ airlock, top off with water
7. Rack off solids after 7 more days, top off with water
8. Ferment to completion over ensuing months, racking as needed
I am new to the forum and to home brewing in general. At this point I have a few batches of cysar and cider under my belt but I've also done a fair amount of reading/ forum lurking. Anyway, I've come up with this recipe for a sweet mead and I would welcome any critiques before I actually put it into action:
16 lbs wildflower honey
8oz ginger chopped
3oz dried hibiscus
3oz rose hips
1oz dried orange peel
5 lemons juiced and zest
Tbs Vanilla ectract
yeast nutrient
red star montrachet yeast
1 boil ginger with 1 gallon of water for 30 minutes
2. Remove from heat add hibiscus rosehips and citrus peel/zest and steep for an hour or so.
3. Add honey to warm water. Mix, add lemon juice, vanilla and water to equal 4-5 gallons.
4. Add rehydrated yeast and yeast nutrient.
5. Stir frequently during rapid fermentation for 2-3 days.
6. Transfer to 5 gallon carboy w/ airlock, top off with water
7. Rack off solids after 7 more days, top off with water
8. Ferment to completion over ensuing months, racking as needed