Cold Brew Coffee Mead
Experience the perfect fusion of rich cold brew coffee and the sweet essence of honey in this refreshing coffee mead. This unique beverage offers a smooth, aromatic flavor profile, boasting hints of floral notes that dance on the palate. Ideal for warm evenings or special gatherings, this mead will tantalize coffee aficionados and mead lovers alike.
ingredients
- 1 gallon filtered or spring water
- 1 cup strongly brewed cold brew coffee
- 1 teaspoon acid blend (optional)
- 3 pounds light or floral honey
- 1 teaspoon yeast nutrient
- 1 packet mead yeast (such as Lalvin D-47 or EC-1118)
- 1-2 Campden tablets (optional)
steps
- 1.
Begin by sanitizing your fermentation equipment, including a 1-gallon jug, airlock, and utensils, to avoid contamination.
- 2.
If using, crush 1-2 Campden tablets and dissolve them in water, then add to your jug for sterilization; let the mixture sit for 24 hours.
- 3.
In a large bowl, combine the cold brew coffee and honey, stirring until the honey is completely dissolved.
- 4.
Add the filtered water to the mixture in the jug, ensuring everything is well combined.
- 5.
Stir in the yeast nutrient and, if desired, the acid blend to balance flavors.
- 6.
Activate your yeast as per package instructions and add it to the mixture.
- 7.
Seal the jug with an airlock and store it in a cool, dark place for fermentation. Allow it to ferment for 4-6 weeks or until bubbling subsides.
- 8.
Once fermentation is complete, siphon the mead into clean bottles, leaving sediment behind, and optionally age for a few weeks to enhance the flavor.
- 9.
Chill and serve your delightful cold brew coffee mead over ice for a refreshing sip!
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