Short mead question

[huesmann]

So, as I understand it, a short mead is essentially supposed to be a quick mead, i.e., drinkable quickly. Is a short mead also typically lower ABV (6% as opposed to 12%), or is a "normal" ABV common?

 

[bernardsmith]

I think a short mead is a hydromel and I would assume that such meads are more like ciders in terms of their ABV than wines.

 

[Maylar]

If you're looking for quick turnaround meads, check out Bray Denard's BOMM recipes here https://denardbrewing.com/blog/category/mead/

 

[thm57]

With the exception of a Bomm, short meads have lower alcohol levels. This is because higher alcohol stresses the yeast more, leaving more undesirable flavours which take time to age out. Lower alcohol means the ferment finishes before yeast stress occurs.

So, to get something drinkable faster, lower alcohol and healthy yeast.

 

[bernardsmith]

And... It's a very different drinking experience - much like a session beer or a cider.