Blueberry Melomel
This enchanting Blueberry Burst Mead marries the sweetness of honey with the vibrant flavor of fresh blueberries. Crafted through a careful fermentation process, this mead is a symphony of flavors perfect for warm evenings or festive gatherings. Let the natural fruitiness shine through after months of aging for a refreshing, homemade beverage that’s bursting with character.
ingredients
- 3 lbs honey
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 packet wine yeast
- 1 gallon water
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat the water to 160°F.
- 2.
Stir in the honey until fully dissolved, creating a sweet solution.
- 3.
Allow the honey-water mixture to cool to room temperature.
- 4.
Transfer the mixture to a fermentation vessel, ensuring it's thoroughly sanitized.
- 5.
Sprinkle the yeast over the cooled mixture and gently stir to incorporate.
- 6.
Add the fresh blueberries to the fermentation vessel and mash them gently with a sanitized tool.
- 7.
Cover the vessel with an airlock and let it ferment in a dark, cool place for 4-6 weeks.
- 8.
After fermentation, rack the mead to a secondary fermentation vessel, leaving sediment behind.
- 9.
Age the mead in the secondary vessel for 2-3 months to develop flavors.
- 10.
Once aged, bottle the mead and allow it to further mature for an additional 3-6 months.
- 11.
Serve chilled and enjoy the rich, fruity notes of your homemade blueberry mead!
