Ok, I have been given the go ahead for a 5 gal batch of Fruit mead (Melomel) for my Bro's wedding day......in March of '15..
So we are looking at 6 months at best to create something drinkable to share with the wedding party as a remembrance gift from the Bride and Groom, the happy couple will rec a few bottles for their own consumption.
I've looked at many a recipe and decided on a Melomel like Curt Stock's 2005 winning Mead. Problem is that will be around $200 for ingredients if I follow his recipe by the letter (but it does sound damn good) Not me!
I have 5 pounds of store bought clover and sourced some local wildflower for around 4.75 a pound (thinking of buying a gal more) I know I want to use cherries and blueberries, my question is should I add the fruit to the primary or secondary or both.
Obviously I'm concerned with a good palatable sweetness so that takes center stage during our day of celebration and days thereafter.
If I'm over thinking this feel free slap me back into reality and lead me to the promised land!
So we are looking at 6 months at best to create something drinkable to share with the wedding party as a remembrance gift from the Bride and Groom, the happy couple will rec a few bottles for their own consumption.
I've looked at many a recipe and decided on a Melomel like Curt Stock's 2005 winning Mead. Problem is that will be around $200 for ingredients if I follow his recipe by the letter (but it does sound damn good) Not me!
I have 5 pounds of store bought clover and sourced some local wildflower for around 4.75 a pound (thinking of buying a gal more) I know I want to use cherries and blueberries, my question is should I add the fruit to the primary or secondary or both.
Obviously I'm concerned with a good palatable sweetness so that takes center stage during our day of celebration and days thereafter.
If I'm over thinking this feel free slap me back into reality and lead me to the promised land!