Prickly Pear mead?

[Dendion]

I'm thinking of making a prickly pear mead.... Any thoughts?

(Since I live in the desert, might as well...). Lol


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[MarshmallowBlue]

I've seen logs floating around, have you tried searching for them? Never made one myself, but I'm sure you can find info on one.

 

[Dendion]

They grow all over the desert here, this summer I'm gonna go out try a couple, find out what they taste like, if it's good, then I'll give it a shot... Lol


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[sandyeggoxj]

Which desert are you in?

 

[Dendion]

I'm in Las Vegas, lots of desert around me... Lol


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[sandyeggoxj]

Ahh yes. I am east bound and down from ya, quite a bit here too. A guy at the lhbs made some very nice pp wine. Beautiful purple. I have no idea if it tastes any good but at least it looks nice!

 

[Dendion]

Lol. Line I said, gonna taste it first...


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[skadalajara]

They're sweet and sour. Good luck getting ripe ones before the birds do. That's always been my issue with them. Go out in the morning, they're pristine and yellow. Come back in the evening they're all pecked and red. :-(

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[Dendion]

Yeah, I think that will be the issue... Contending with the birds....


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[graycobra]

Since you're also from Las Vegas, have you made mead with the local "desert honey"?

 

[andrewcoopergt]

I believe there is a prickly pear mead recipe near the back of Papazian's Joy of Homebrewing. If I remember correctly, he says that if it is done right, there is nothing better.