feedthebear
Well-Known Member
I brewed up my first mini-mead last night.
In a 1 gallon batch I used:
2.4 lb of orange blossom honey
0.4 lb of mint honey
0.2 lb of local honey
O.G. 1.122
I sampled all the honeys before I used them. I think the mint has to be my favorite.
I was trying to get a little of the mint and local flavor in it but not a lot of the color. Wow, was I wrong. The color is about that of apple juice. Is there a darkness beyond which a straight honey mead isn't supposed to go?
Also does any one have an idea about how long before this will be drinkable? I'm just wondering if there is any chance I'll be able to crack one open on Christmas and not have it taste like rocket fuel.
In a 1 gallon batch I used:
2.4 lb of orange blossom honey
0.4 lb of mint honey
0.2 lb of local honey
O.G. 1.122
I sampled all the honeys before I used them. I think the mint has to be my favorite.
I was trying to get a little of the mint and local flavor in it but not a lot of the color. Wow, was I wrong. The color is about that of apple juice. Is there a darkness beyond which a straight honey mead isn't supposed to go?
Also does any one have an idea about how long before this will be drinkable? I'm just wondering if there is any chance I'll be able to crack one open on Christmas and not have it taste like rocket fuel.