Bull Shoals Bluff Mead

"Mead: Fresh water 5 liters, Grape leaves - 2 kilograms, Oak chips 2 cups, Monarch Wildflower honey - 8 cups, Wine yeast - 1 teaspoon"
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This unique mead recipe combines the earthy flavors of grape leaves and oak with the sweetness of monarch wildflower honey for a rich and complex taste. A perfect balance of flavors that will transport you to a tranquil forest setting with every sip.
ingredients
- 5 liters fresh water
- 2 kilograms grape leaves
- 2 cups oak chips
- 8 cups monarch wildflower honey
- 1 teaspoon wine yeast
steps
- 1.
Boil water in a large pot, then add grape leaves and oak chips. Simmer for 1 hour.
- 2.
Strain liquid into a sanitized fermenter, discarding solids.
- 3.
Stir in honey until fully dissolved.
- 4.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then sprinkle wine yeast on top.
- 5.
Seal fermenter and let mead ferment for 2-3 weeks.
- 6.
Transfer mead to bottles and let age for at least 6 months before enjoying.
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