Sword_of_Ginger
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Started my first batch of mead this evening, but once it cooled to a perfect room temperature (blood temp) and I took the specific gravity, it was pretty well off the charts. Let's say the hydrometer almost bounced right out of the container.
After researching many different recipes, I had settled on something I came up with myself and used 2 lbs unpasteurized amber honey to 5 cups water, brought (not too quickly) to a boil and gently boiled for 30 minutes. Spices, 2 slices of orange, cup of strong tea and lemon juice were added for metheglin results. Not much foam was produced, but I did skim some off.
Any hints, productive criticism, reassurances?
Thanks all
After researching many different recipes, I had settled on something I came up with myself and used 2 lbs unpasteurized amber honey to 5 cups water, brought (not too quickly) to a boil and gently boiled for 30 minutes. Spices, 2 slices of orange, cup of strong tea and lemon juice were added for metheglin results. Not much foam was produced, but I did skim some off.
Any hints, productive criticism, reassurances?
Thanks all