Jack Ratt Lyme Bay Black Cherry Mead, 75 cl

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When using fresh cherries, I HIGHLY recommend getting a cherry pitter, if you don't already have them. Even if this batch of wine is the only time you'll ever be pitting cherries, it's worth the investment - makes life so much easier. This one is the model we have, I love it!

When it comes to brewing, creating your very own concoctions is always the best way to go. Try following these simple guidelines on mead brewing, and feel free to modify the ingredients or adjust the amount according to your liking. Who knows, you might end up making your very own foolproof Viking blod mead recipe. Once you have poured the yeast into the carboy, take saran wrap or your sanitized cap and place it on top of the nozzle and gently shake the mead around. But in a similar way to wine, there is a process you can follow to really explore the depths of your mead, which we have outlined below: Look Next, set up your bottling station with clean, sanitized bottles, a bottling tool, an auto siphon, and a funnel. Place the bottles on a towel or clean surface to prevent slipping and organize the other tools within easy reach.

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If you want to make a simple cherry melomel without all the chemicals I do have a video tutorial for that. It is a basic recipe that still comes out great. But, it generally will take longer to clear, and will take longer to age then reach its peak in a shorter time. Unlike most foraging animals — including her ancestors (wasps in the Crabronidae family) — she isn’t foraging for herself or her offspring. In fact, she can’t have offspring. She’s a reproductively suppressed worker who’s foraging for her hive — a colony of 30,000 to 60,000 bees, most of whom are sisters who likewise can’t lay eggs. In addition to her sisters, there’s her mother, the queen — who does lay eggs — and perhaps a few hundred male drones in the hive. The ideal cherry-to-honey ratio for a cherry mead recipe will vary depending on personal taste and the specific recipe you are following. However, a common ratio is around 2-2.5 lbs of honey and 2-3 lbs of frozen pitted cherries for a 1-gallon batch of mead. It’s important to experiment with different ratios and find the balance that works best for your taste buds. Which type of cherries work best for mead? Many meadmakers believe that aging helps to bring out the subtle flavors in the honey, resulting in a more delicious final product. But some people prefer the bright flavor of young mead! Towel - A towel will be needed to cover the mead once it is done being made. This will prevent sunlight or other light from reaching the carboy and disrupting the production of yeast.

Bottling Wand (optional) - The bottling wand is helpful when bottling your mead; it allows for a clean and easy bottling process. However, you can bottle without the bottling wand; this requires you to pinch off the siphon hose at the top to prevent from spilling your precious mead. Here is a link where you can buy the bottling wand I have: http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/spring-tip-bot...First, you need to dilute your honey in water to prepare the must, which is the foundation of your cherry mead. To do this, heat a suitable amount of water to around 110°F (43°C) – avoid boiling. Dissolve your desired amount of honey in the warm water, ensuring it’s adequately mixed. You can use a specific gravity reading to determine the desired sweetness level of your mead; typically, a starting gravity of 1.080 to 1.130 is recommended. Adding Cherries Next, prepare your cherries. You can use either fresh or frozen, but make sure they are pitted. Tart cherries work well for complex flavors, while sweet cherries provide a richer taste. Weigh out the correct amount, keeping in mind that 2-3 lbs is generally suitable for a 1-gallon batch. Optional additions: Some recipes call for additional ingredients like lemon juice, grape juice concentrate, or a vanilla bean to enhance the flavor and complexity of the mead.