Joe's Ancient Orange Mead

[Miraculix]

As extra precaution I always boil my tap water the day before brew day. It boils off the chlorines and the bicarbonate settles out as it cools.

Only works if you can be sure that no chloramine is being used as well.

 

[cmac62]

Kmeta works for both.

 

[Miraculix]

After 1.5 years, this mead turned into something delicious. Well worth the wait.

 

[HVCBrewing]

We have some Joes Ancient Orange mead that is 5+ years old. It is the only wine (<-- including mead as a wine) I have made that continues to improve after 5 years. It's also a good reason to use good corks if you intend to age your mead. It

 

[Dan O]

After 1.5 years, this mead turned into something delicious. Well worth the wait.

I can vouch for this as well. It has been a fun journey of flavor changes since I made mine 2+ years ago.

 

[Miraculix]

I can vouch for this as well. It has been a fun journey of flavor changes since I made mine 2+ years ago.

I'll probably start another batch soon!

 

[Dan O]

I'll probably start another batch soon!

Same here....I'm down to my last three 16 oz bottles

 

[Miraculix]

I think I will bastardize this recipe and leave out the orange, replace the water with apple juice and only use cinamon and ginger of the spices.

 

[Dan O]

I think I will bastardize this recipe and leave out the orange, replace the water with apple juice and only use cinamon and ginger of the spices.

Soooo, not JAOM

Although, that does sound like an interesting flavor profile

 

[Iaureen]

Soooo, not JAOM

Although, that does sound like an interesting flavor profile

Sooo, does that become a cyser? (or something)
My Ancient is clear, but was waiting for the oranges to fall before I bottled it. Maybe I will rack it into another carboy, then wait for everything to settle. Signs of a beginner..... I didn't realise you had to wait for so long before 'sampling'.

 

[Murph4231]

@laureen you can sample at any time. But time is your friend. They mellow and flavors meld together as they age. If you can set some aside for at least 6 months, you'll appreciate the improvement.