Sharkman20
Well-Known Member
I want to make my first batch of a simple traditional mead and I've decided to use some orange blossom honey, since I seem to hear very good things about this type when making mead without fruit or anything added. I've been reading up on the honey to water volume, but I see conflicting proportions everywhere I go. I want a well balanced mead, not dry, but not super sweet. I was thinking of 15 lbs of honey to make a 5 gallon total volume batch. I want to be around 10 to 11 percent. What would be the best yeast to use to accomplish this, and would 15 lbs be the right amount of honey to use?
Also, I'll be buying the honey online so what websites would be the best to order from for the best price for the quality? I was thinking about getting it from Midwest supplies, since I need some other stuff anyway.
Also, I'll be buying the honey online so what websites would be the best to order from for the best price for the quality? I was thinking about getting it from Midwest supplies, since I need some other stuff anyway.