Tag: melomel

  • Mango-Habanero Mead

    Mango-Habanero Mead

    Mango-Habanero Mead is a spicy and fruity brew, brainstormed with a good friend of mine. Its culinary applications are immense. Originally Posted: Aug. 9, 2020 Quick Specs OG = ~1.105 ABV: ~14% Taste Profile: Spicy and fruity Time: First batch only took 2 months; second batch took longer because I ran into similar problems as…

  • Mixed Berry Mead

    Mixed Berry Mead

    My first Mixed Berry Mead, inspired by and adapted from The Compleat Meadmaker. Originally Posted: Aug. 3, 2020 Quick Specs OG = 1.175 as 3 gallon starter OG = 1.105 diluted to 5 gallons ABV: ~13.8% Taste Profile: Light at first, develops well with age Time: 6 months to a Year Yield: I ended up…

  • Basic Apple Cyser Mead

    Basic Apple Cyser Mead

    One of my favorite simple meads, a basic spiced Cyser (apple mead) is a great choice for beginners. The use of apple juice allows you to save money on honey as a fermentable. Originally Posted: Aug. 3, 2020 Quick Specs OG = 1.105 – 1.115 (depending on apple juice) ABV: ~12 – 14% (for the…