Accidental Mead

[Sensei_Oberon]

So getting creative and little brash as I become a better brewer I made what was intended to be a honey IIPA that has turned out to be what I think is mead-like. Considering I used 5 pounds of honey I guess I shouldn't be surprised.

It tastes fantastic with a very high ABV (probably 10% or more). It still isn't carbonated though. It has only been 9 days since I bottled and I only tried one to see how they are coming along, but I'm wondering how long I should expect it to take and what level of carbonation I should expect.

Will appreciate your input. I'm sold on this stuff!

 

[gratus fermentatio]

Sounds more like an "Imperial Braggott" than an actual mead, Sounds like it'll turn out good, serendipity rocks, don't it?
Regards, GF.

 

[Sensei_Oberon]

Yep I think you're right! Based on how sharp the alcohol tastes I think this needs to sit for a while.