Ol’ Possum’s Fruity Wild Berry Mead

"Fruit: 1 lb maypop fruits 1 lb ground cherry (paper lantern berry) 1 lb wild persimmon Botanicals: 2 tbs juniper berry, 3 Ibs Unspecified honey Tannins: 1 tsp wine Tannin Yeast Nutrient: Unspecified yeast nutrient [per pkg instructions] Yeast: Lalvin EC-1118"
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A unique blend of maypop, ground cherry, and wild persimmon create a fruity and aromatic wine. Infused with juniper berry and honey for a complex flavor profile. Perfect for a special occasion or homemade gift.
ingredients
- 1 lb maypop fruits
- 1 lb ground cherry (paper lantern berry)
- 1 lb wild persimmon
- 2 tbs juniper berry
- 3 Ibs Unspecified honey
- 1 tsp wine tannin
- Unspecified yeast nutrient [per pkg instructions]
- Lalvin EC-1118 yeast
steps
- 1.
Wash and crush fruits, add to a large fermenting container.
- 2.
Mix in juniper berry, honey, tannin, yeast nutrient.
- 3.
Sprinkle Lalvin EC-1118 yeast over the mixture.
- 4.
Seal container and allow to ferment for 2-3 weeks.
- 5.
Transfer to glass bottles and age for at least 6 months.
- 6.
Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
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