For herb and spice forward meads. Nothing's wrong with a bit of fruit in here to supplement some strong anise. Floral and tea based meads go here too.
Meadowfoam with Queen-Anne's Lace, vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg
(by /u/new-Baltimoreon)
Total Volume: 5 gallons
Style: Metheglyn
Carbonation: no
Starting Gravity: 1.134
Final Gravity: 0.995-1.000
Target ABV: 17%
Target YAN: 317 effective PPM
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Honey | 18.6 pounds | 1Gal Meadowfoam, 1/2-Gal Queen-Anne's-Lace (QAL) |
| Lavin 71B | 10g | 2 packets |
| GoFerm PE | 12.5 g | |
| Fermaid O | 8.5 g | |
| Fermaid K | 9.5 g | |
| DAP | 17.5 g | |
| Green Cardamom | 32.3g | whole |
| Vanilla Beans | 10 small whole beans (about 20g) | split just before adding in Secondary |
| Ceylon Cinnamon | 25.3g | whole quills |
| Nutmeg | 1 Whole Nut (6.2g) | ground just before adding |
Additional Notes:
This recipe is intended to be served dry, but backsweetening is an option. As always, balance acid/sugar/tannin levels post ferment.
(by /u/rowsdower44)
Total Volume: 1 gallon
Style: Fruit and Spice Mead
Carbonation: No
Starting Gravity: 1.125
Target Final Gravity: 1.000
Target ABV: 15.5%
Target YAN: 194 effective PPM
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clover Honey | 2 pounds | |
| Apple Juice | 1 Gallon | |
| Pectic Enzyme | 1/2 tsp | |
| Yeast | Lalvin K1-V1116 | |
| Chai Spices | 1 TBSP |
Additional Notes:
For chai spices, I used a blend I bought at a spice store. To make your own, use 2 parts ginger and cinnamon, to 1 part cardamom, star anise, cloves, black peppercorns, and bay leaves.
The spices will provide enough tannins to the mead so you will not need to include any extra.
You may also add acid blend in order to balance out the final product.
(by /u/stormbeforedawn)
Total Volume: 5 gallons
Style: Dry Rose mead with spices
Carbonation: Still
Target Original Gravity: 1.093
Target Final Gravity: 1.00-1.01
Target ABV: 12.0%
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Honey | 13 lbs | Wildflower |
| Rose Petals | 1 lbs | Be careful about pesticides. Some roses are not meant for consumption. |
| Hops, Czech Saaz | 2 oz | Bag to allow easy removal from boil. |
| Ginger | .5 lbs | Grate, shred, cube, juice. All work, finer brings more flavor faster. |
| Cinnamon | 2 sticks | |
| Oak | 2 Spirals | Med toast American oak. May use cube or chips at preference. |
| Fermaid O | 8.5 g | |
| Fermaid K | 9.0 g | |
| DAP | 9.0 g | |
| Lavin 71B | 5 g (dry yeast package) | Rehydrate in the Go Ferm using 290 ml water at 110 F |
Method: