Short-Cut Mead

Short-Cut Mead 1/2 gallon water 1-1/2 cups raw honey 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon allspice, rounded 1/2 cup Everclear (R) Slowly heat all ingredients together --- except the alcohol --- in a large stockpot. As the honey melts, an oily crust will form on the top of the Mead. You can … Continue reading Short-Cut Mead

Midsummer Ritual Mead

Midsummer Ritual Mead 2 1/2 gallons water 1 cup each: meadowsweet herb, woodruff sprigs, heather flowers 3 cloves 1 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup barley malt 1 oz brewer's yeast Pour water into a large pot/cauldron. Bring to a boil and add herbs and cloves. Boil for an hour and add honey, … Continue reading Midsummer Ritual Mead