Candy cap mushroom mead.

[midwestvintage]

I started this mead last week using meadowfoam honey and candy cap mushrooms. The smell is so good, just like maple syrup. I know of one other person who is making one and I decided to do one when I had a beer with candy cap mushrooms. So has anyone else made one?

 

[MightyMosin]

I had no idea about candy cap mushrooms.

How much did you use? Any particular ratios you are using or just kind of winging it?

 

[AzOr]

I’m subb’d, can’t wait to hear about this mead.

Btw- where did you get the mushrooms? Apparently they are around the NW but I’ve never come across them.

 

[midwestvintage]

I bought some dehydrated ones. They smell and taste just like maple. I could eat them like candy.

I had no idea about candy cap mushrooms.

How much did you use? Any particular ratios you are using or just kind of winging it?

I am winging it basically but added a 1/2 ounce, they are light when dried to primary. I am making a 1.5 gallon batch since it is pricey. I used 2.5 pounds of meadowfoam honey and 1/4 cup brown sugar. In secondary I am planning on adding more meadowfoam to back sweeten if necessary and more mushrooms, also only if necessary since I am not sure how it will taste when done fermenting. I also have a tincture going of the mushrooms I can use. I just added my last nutrient addition yesterday and it smells amazing. I am thinking of pulling a quart and adding some lapsang souchong to see if adding a slight smoke will be good, might change my mind though depending on how it tastes when I transfer. Should be done in primary in the next couple of weeks.

 

[WTPooh]

Hey guys, been long time since I’ve posted. I saw candy cap mushrooms and had to chime in. Candy cap mushrooms are wonderful in mead. It’s been a well kept secret for a long time and I don’t know why. I use 2g/gallon. Soak/sanitize them in a little bit of plain cheap vodka for 24hrs then put it in for 7-10 days after fermentation is done. They give an earthy maple taste. Keep them in the freezer. I’ve also used them to flavor maple cider.

 

[midwestvintage]

I have had my last 2 orders for the candy cap mushroom fall through so am trying one more time since I want to add them in secondary. I do have a tincture made so could add that if this last order of mushrooms falls through also. This mead smelled wonderful throughout the fermentation process and has been sitting in secondary for a few weeks waiting for me to get more shrooms. It cleared up very nicely without any help.