CreamyGoodness
Well-Known Member
As a guy who has ONLY brewed JAOM, JAOM variants and Apfelwein, I have to say that I like it leaps and bounds better than Chaucers or the other commercial meads I have tasted. Plus I get to screw around with different fruits and flavors, and the cost is minimal.
I just run the honey container closed under hot water for a little while to loosen it up for pouring, and I dont bother stirring or shaking the jug after I add my gallon of tepid water. The little yeast warriors will eat the honey from the top down, and its fun to watch over time.
By the way, the ONLY two adjuncts that I didnt like when I tweaked this base recipe were the espresso (brew coffee first, dont use grounds like a yutz) and the lavender. YMMV, but I've tried all manner of different fruits and have enjoyed just about every one of them.
I just run the honey container closed under hot water for a little while to loosen it up for pouring, and I dont bother stirring or shaking the jug after I add my gallon of tepid water. The little yeast warriors will eat the honey from the top down, and its fun to watch over time.
By the way, the ONLY two adjuncts that I didnt like when I tweaked this base recipe were the espresso (brew coffee first, dont use grounds like a yutz) and the lavender. YMMV, but I've tried all manner of different fruits and have enjoyed just about every one of them.