Game of Thrones Mead

[huesmann]

Could one do a mead that was cloudy, like milk of the poppy, that wouldn't settle out?

 

[macachoin]

In honor of the Red Wedding I started a batch with 6# of wildflower/meadow foam honey (for Queen Jane), 2 tbls of mugwort (for the Frays), and 1 ounce of poppy seeds, because I didn't have access to harvest any milk of the poppy.

 

[huesmann]

FWIW, there's an obscure noble house called House Beesbury of Honeyholt.

 

[TheWeeb]

FWIW, there's an obscure noble house called House Beesbury of Honeyholt.

Well now, this certainly makes the game of meads interesting

 

[TheWeeb]

I am going to have to dig in and pull a LARGE sample of this for tonight's final episode. Anyone else in?

 

[TheWeeb]

Well, here it is, a 12 oz SAMPLE of my Calisi Capsumel mead for the opening of season 4, pulled today for tonight's season 3 ending, is this CHEATING? Honey, Dates, Peppers....

 

[huesmann]

That sounds awesome. How'd it taste?

 

[TheWeeb]

I'll let you know in a couple of hours, after Joefrey is killed off..

 

[saramc]

Yeah, Wildling Berry does sound better.
....

Very Berry Wildling!!

Any Worg inspired meads out there?

 

[CityOChampBrew]

Worst season finale ever.

 

[Trauts]

Hey guys,

In another thread, some members expressed an interest in brewing mead inspired by Game of Thrones. Since Season 3 is premiering at the end of the month, there's plenty of time to brew before Season 4 starts.

Someone suggested starting a dedicated thread so that we can all post pictures/recipes of our GOT-inspired meads. Well, here it is!

So, a mead that kills most people who drink it?

 

[gayleygoo]

That capsumel is a lovely colour! I feel the need to point out though, that Daenery's title is spelled "Khaleesi"

 

[huesmann]

That capsumel is a lovely colour! I feel the need to point out though, that Daenery's title is spelled "Khaleesi"

And perhaps I should point out that "Daenerys" has no apostrophe.

 

[MarshmallowBlue]

Wouldn't it be s's... and if she weren't a proper noun s'. So you you're both wrong. But this is homebrew talk not grammar snob talk.

My perry pyment has managed to find its way into the darkest reaches of my home-brew closet. Barely in sight. This is good news for aging potential!

 

[TheWeeb]

And perhaps I should point out that "Daenerys" has no apostrophe.

Daenerys' title (as possessive) would be correct. But hell, I only make delicious home brew and unique meads, and try not to get too hung up on the small stuff.

 

[MarshmallowBlue]

Quote form Wiki Answers on apostaphes and what have you.

"s' shows OWNERSHIP to PLURAL NOUNS ENDING IN "S" ONLY. NEVER to names ending in "s," as names are NOT plural."
So the proper ownership for her would be Daenerys's. Looks weird, but this is English AND High Fantasy

But TheWeeb has the right of it. Let's talk brew.

 

[ErinRae]

Here's my Mead based on the famous "Red Wedding" scene!

BETRAYAL: A Stark Raving Cherry Mead
4 gallon recipe:
12.5 lbs of wildflower honey
1 - 96oz of Vinters Harvest Cherry
1-250 ml tart cherry juice concentrate
1tsp of tannin
1.5 tsp of nutrient
EC-1118
SG. 1.112

Will step feed with around ~10 cans of frozen fruit concentrate
to get the gravity up

Secondary with around 10lbs of cherries!

I'm planning on step feeding this mead as well. I'd like the mead to reach 18% and also
have a touch of residual sweetness. Ran out of honey so I'm going to pick a fruit that
will blend well with cherry and add frozen concentrate. Thinking apple or grape so far.
Going to then secondary on a ton of cherries enough to bring the level of liquid to 5 gallons.

Multiple meanings to the name which I love!!

I'll post a pick when I rack to the cherries!

 

[TheWeeb]

From your Wikipedia and other sources:

"Classical, biblical, and similar names ending in a sibilant, especially if they are polysyllabic, do not take an added s in the possessive; among sources giving exceptions of this kind are The Times[22] and The Elements of Style, which make general stipulations, and Vanderbilt University,[23] which mentions only Moses and Jesus."

Certainly the GOT stories use old English (classical) and "Daenerys" is polysyllabic, making it an exception to the 's rule.

But that is not why I joined this forum.
(Never start a sentence with "But" - - next?)

 

[huesmann]

1 - 96oz of Vinters Harvest Cherry

Where do you get your Vintner's Harvest juices?

 

[bssrf4]

I was thinking of:

The Lightning Lord's Mead:
:rockin:

3 gallon recipe
9lbs Orange Blossom Honey
Zest from 1 lime
2 lbs raspberries
2 lbs blackberries
A little time on some light American oak

I'll use D47 or 71B probably.

The berries because his name is Beric!

Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[ErinRae]

Huesmann - You can order it from Midwest supplies I believe: http://www.midwestsupplies.com/winemaking-ingredients/canned-concentrates.html
I'm not in the states so I had to look around. But I think a lot of ppl on this forum use Midwest. The cherry one I received was pretty good but not as sweet as I thought it would be. The flavor was more mild too. I'm thinking its because it was Cherry though and they're pretty mild to begin with. It definitely made the must nice and dark though.

 

[huesmann]

Yeah, thanks. I was wondering if you had a cheaper source, though. Shipping on that sort of thing kills.

When you rack to secondary and finish, can you let us know how much of the red is maintained? I bought a can of VH raspberry juice to do something similar, and wondering if it'll work.

 

[MarshmallowBlue]

this place also has it http://labelpeelers.com/wine-making-fruit-purees-c-158_347.html and shipping has always been very reasonable. Even when shipping carboys! plus theres a 10% off your first order when you make an account.

 

[TheWeeb]

Bottled my Kah - lisi Capsumel tonight, decided to add some honey and bottle condition for a light carbonation. I filled 13 one-liter bottles, but also bottled six 12-ounce cappers to trade.

If anyone would like to try this combination of honey, dates, and peppers send me a PM with your info and we can trade.. in a few months of course! I have six to share!

 

[Tombstone0]

Yeah, thanks. I was wondering if you had a cheaper source, though. Shipping on that sort of thing kills.

When you rack to secondary and finish, can you let us know how much of the red is maintained? I bought a can of VH raspberry juice to do something similar, and wondering if it'll work.

If you're anywhere near Columbia, Maryland Homebrew has fruit purees.
Here's a link to the raspberry.
http://stores.mdhb.com/-strse-1022/RASPBERRY-PUREE-for-home/Detail.bok

 

[ShizuokaBrad]

This is awesome. I've never made mead but I'll be sure to give it a try now!

 

[ErinRae]

I'm working on getting the alcohol up to 18% in my Stark Raving Cherry Mead. I step fed and should be able to reach 17.85% alcohol if it finishes off dry. Yesterday it was at about 1.05. Going to then transfer to a larger carboy add a little apple juice to sweeten and rack onto 8-10lbs of tart montmorency cherries sourced from the Niagara region!! cherries should be ready in a few weeks)

My first GOT mead - "Khaleesi's Nector" a straight semi sweet wildflower mead is just aging in the carboy right now. I added some clearing agent to it about 2 weeks ago..but this one looks like it's going to take awhile to clear. In a few weeks if it's still no where close to clearing I might give it an ice bath (no fridge space) to see if I can clear it. Besides aging long term...has anyone else had success clearing a foggy mead?

Thanks E

 

[huesmann]

I'm working on getting the alcohol up to 18% in my Stark Raving Cherry Mead.

Not Stark Raven Cherry Mead?

 

[huesmann]

If you're anywhere near Columbia, Maryland Homebrew has fruit purees.
Here's a link to the raspberry.
http://stores.mdhb.com/-strse-1022/RASPBERRY-PUREE-for-home/Detail.bok

Thanks for the link. I'm about 30 minutes away, but my girlfriend lives there! Any idea how big the puree cans are?

Edit: never mind, I just phoned; they said they're 3 lb cans.

 

[ErinRae]

"Betrayal: A Stark Raving Cherry Mead!!" It's supposed to be crazy stark raving mad mead! 1) for how big the alcohol and cherry aspect will be and 2) for the crazy betrayal that happened to the starks. Why what am I missing?? Is my grammar wrong?? haha