Hammertongue
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So here I am drinking Rye with a friend while distilling more Rye at the same time because... Rye not? All Dad Jokes aside, I do not know what I have done. I caramelized 5 lbs of honey and reduce it by about a 1/4, and dissolved it in spring water. Then after it reached Approx. 80 degrees F, I added a strong cup of black tea, a crushed cinnamon stick, yeast nutrients and for some ungodly heathenistic reason... I threw in 4 oz of cracked Rye (malted of course). It is fermenting nicely from all signs I have so far... but tomorrow I do my 2 week Hydrometer check, and check the smell and a slight taste to ensure my brews are moving in the right direction. I am planning on racking it to remove the grains and most of the lees if the abv shows promise.
My question... what should I be expecting from this? I know it is probably the most sketchy thing I have ever done with a mead. It may turn out to be tossed down the drain, but has anyone done something like this??? Dear sweet baby jesus someone help.
My question... what should I be expecting from this? I know it is probably the most sketchy thing I have ever done with a mead. It may turn out to be tossed down the drain, but has anyone done something like this??? Dear sweet baby jesus someone help.