Brann_mac_Finnchad
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I'm contemplating starting an herbed hydromel (weak mead) sometime soon and using rosemary, juniper (berries), and bay leaves for flavouring. My proposed recipe is below. Let me know what you think--and any name suggestions...
1-1.25 pounds honey
Nottingham brewers yeast (looking at using this because I'm starting a cider that'll use it, and think a brewing yeast as opposed to a wine yeast would be appropriate)
2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
6 fresh bay leaves
6-8 juniper berries cracked.
I am planning on adding the flavourings so that they can easily be removed--or do you think I should make a tisane with them?
edited to add: I am aiming for 5-6% ABV, which is what that amount of honey should give me.
1-1.25 pounds honey
Nottingham brewers yeast (looking at using this because I'm starting a cider that'll use it, and think a brewing yeast as opposed to a wine yeast would be appropriate)
2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
6 fresh bay leaves
6-8 juniper berries cracked.
I am planning on adding the flavourings so that they can easily be removed--or do you think I should make a tisane with them?
edited to add: I am aiming for 5-6% ABV, which is what that amount of honey should give me.