10 Barrel Mead Base

"**Mead Name:** 10 BBL Mead Base **Mead Type:** HIGH GRAVITY### Ingredients:- **Honey:** 750 lbs of cost-effective honey- **Yeast:** 1500g LALLEMAND LALBREW CBC-1 - CASK & BOTTLE CONDITIONING YEAST (*Rehydration is suggested*)- **Nutrients:** 2500g YEASTLIFE O™, POTASSIUM BICARBONATE AS NEEDED FOR pH BUFFER### Process:1. Heat 10 bbls of water in the kettle.2. Add the honey and mix thoroughly until dissolved.3. Boil for 20 minutes.4. Cool to 70°F through a heat exchanger and oxygenate while sending to the fermentor.5. Add yeast to the fermentor, and ferment between 70°F-75°F until complete.6. If needed, filter the mixture through carbon filter sheets or utilize activated carbon to remove unwanted compounds.7. Add de-aerated water to the filtered mead in the brite tank to adjust ABV if required, then carbonate to 2.75 vol/CO2.8. Add acids, stabilizers, flavors, and sweeteners as needed and continue carbonation to 2.8-3.0 vol/CO2.### Specifications:- **ABV:** 15% (can be adjusted as needed based on honey concentration)- **Original Gravity (OG):** 23.3 Plato- **Final Gravity (FG):** -4.4 Plato- **SRM (Color):** N/A### Pro-tips:- Check gravity at end of boil and adjust with more honey or water if needed.- Use food-grade acid to adjust pH after blending to taste.- Do not blend acids and stabilizers prior to adding them to the tank for safety.This recipe will produce a rich mead base that can be further adjusted or flavored post-fermentation to achieve the desired taste profile."

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2/17/2025

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120

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Experience the artistry of fermentation with this exceptional High Gravity Mead base. Crafted with 750 lbs of cost-effective honey and carefully nurtured using Lallemand CBC-1 yeast, this mead promises a robust flavor and a smooth finish. Adjust the sweetness and infuse the profile with your favorite botanicals, fruits, or spices for a uniquely personalized beverage.

ingredients

750 lbs of cost-effective honey
1500g LALLEMAND LALBREW CBC-1 yeast
2500g YEASTLIFE O™

Potassium bicarbonate (as needed for pH)
Water (for dilution and fermentation)

steps

1.
Heat 10 bbls of water in the kettle to around 160°F.
2.
Slowly add the honey to the water, stirring until fully dissolved.
3.
Bring the mixture to a boil, maintaining for 20 minutes to sterilize.
4.
Cool the mixture to 70°F via heat exchanger, ensuring to oxygenate effectively.
5.
Transfer the cooled honey-water mixture to a fermentor and sprinkle in the rehydrated yeast.
6.
Allow fermentation to occur at 70°F-75°F until fermentation ceases (check gravity readings).
7.
If necessary, filter through carbon filter sheets or use activated carbon to clarify.
8.
In the brite tank, add de-aerated water to adjust ABV, then carbonate to 2.75 vol/CO2.
9.
Incorporate acids, flavors, and sweeteners to taste, and continue carbonation until reaching 2.8-3.0 vol/CO2.

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Name: 10 Barrel Mead Base
Yield: 120
Ingredients: 750 lbs of cost-effective honey; 1500g LALLEMAND LALBREW CBC-1 yeast; 2500g YEASTLIFE O™; Potassium bicarbonate (as needed for pH); Water (for dilution and fermentation)

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