I've been picking dandelions for a couple of months now and have enough or almost enough for a 1 gallon batch. I also have about 4 cups of honeysuckles with easily twice that much left to pick.
I want to make 2-1 gallon batches identically, other than the flowers used. I was hoping I could compare the two. I'd like a quick mead if possible but I don't know what makes a quick mead vs "regular" mead.
I've never even had mead before but I know I like semi-sweet to sweet wines and ciders. I recently tasted the JAOM that I made and I think I'm going to love it. I figured I'd steep the flowers for a couple of hours and then strain the liquid into the fermentor. Not sure on how much honey to use though(3-3.5lbs?), or whether the addition of nutrients is necessary. Also, yeast?
Open to any suggestions on something that should give me a still, sweet mead. Doesn't have to be high on the alcohol but can be if it won't overpower the floral tastes(if there are any). Thanks in advance!
I want to make 2-1 gallon batches identically, other than the flowers used. I was hoping I could compare the two. I'd like a quick mead if possible but I don't know what makes a quick mead vs "regular" mead.
I've never even had mead before but I know I like semi-sweet to sweet wines and ciders. I recently tasted the JAOM that I made and I think I'm going to love it. I figured I'd steep the flowers for a couple of hours and then strain the liquid into the fermentor. Not sure on how much honey to use though(3-3.5lbs?), or whether the addition of nutrients is necessary. Also, yeast?
Open to any suggestions on something that should give me a still, sweet mead. Doesn't have to be high on the alcohol but can be if it won't overpower the floral tastes(if there are any). Thanks in advance!