Enchanted Forest Mead
Experience the essence of the woods with this Forest Honey Varietal Mead. Infused with botanicals and wild foraged herbs, this mead captures the aroma and flavor of a tranquil forest, awakening your senses with each sip. It's a unique blend of floral sweetness and earthy notes, perfect for celebrations or quiet evenings by the fire.
ingredients
- 2.5 lbs forest honey
- 3.5 quarts spring water
- 1.5 cups mixed wild botanicals (such as lavender, chamomile, and thyme)
- 1.5 tsp yeast nutrient
- 1 packet mead yeast (e.g., Lalvin D-47)
- 2 oz raisins (for additional yeast nutrients)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, warm 1 quart of the spring water over medium heat.
- 2.
Stir in the forest honey until fully dissolved, creating a honey-water mixture.
- 3.
Once dissolved, remove from heat and add the remaining spring water to cool it down.
- 4.
In a separate bowl, steep the wild botanicals in 2 cups of boiling water for about 15 minutes. Strain and add the infused water to the honey mixture.
- 5.
Add yeast nutrient, raisins, and optional cinnamon, stirring well to combine.
- 6.
Allow the mixture to cool to around 70°F (21°C) before adding the mead yeast.
- 7.
Transfer the mixture to a sanitized fermentation vessel and seal with an airlock.
- 8.
Let it ferment in a dark, cool space for 4-6 weeks, or until fermentation activity ceases.
- 9.
After primary fermentation, siphon the mead into a sanitized carboy, leaving sediment behind.
- 10.
Age the mead for an additional 3-6 months, tasting periodically until it reaches your desired flavor profile.
- 11.
Bottle the mead and enjoy it chilled or at room temperature.
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