Elderflower Floral Mead
Brew your own refreshing Elderflower Floral Mead infused with fragrant elderflowers and luscious honey. This vibrant, light mead captures the essence of summer gatherings, perfect for simply savoring or sharing with friends. Relish the harmonious blend of floral aromas and sweet honey as you enjoy this homemade beverage, rich in natural goodness.
ingredients
- 1-1/2 pt fresh elderflowers
- 3 lbs honey
- 1-1/2 tsp acid blend
- 1 crushed Campden tablet
- 7 pts water
- 1 tsp yeast nutrient
- 1 pkg Lalvin ICV D-47 Wine yeast
steps
- 1.
Boil the water in a large pot.
- 2.
While the water heats, carefully separate the elderflowers from their stalks and rinse them under cold water.
- 3.
In a primary fermentation vessel, mix the fresh elderflowers and honey together.
- 4.
Pour the boiling water over the elderflower and honey mixture, stirring well to dissolve the honey completely.
- 5.
Cover the vessel and let it cool to room temperature.
- 6.
Once cooled, add the acid blend, crushed Campden tablet, and yeast nutrient, stirring gently. Cover again and let it sit for 24 hours.
- 7.
After 24 hours, sprinkle the wine yeast over the mixture.
- 8.
Allow it to ferment for six days, stirring daily to ensure aeration.
- 9.
After fermentation, strain the mixture to remove the elderflowers, then transfer the liquid to a secondary fermentation vessel equipped with an airlock.
- 10.
When the specific gravity reaches 1.005, rack the mead into a clean container. If needed, top up with water to the desired filling level then reattach the airlock.
- 11.
After three months, stabilize the mead using your preferred method. Sweeten to taste if desired, let it sit for another ten days, and then bottle.
- 12.
For optimal flavor, age the bottled mead for a minimum of six months before enjoying this exquisite brew.
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