Golden Sweet Corn Mead
Experience the unique flavors of Golden Sweet Corn Mead, a fascinating fusion of sweet corn, honey, and zesty oranges. This homemade mead boasts a smooth, rich profile and a refreshing twist on traditional brewing. With an inviting aroma and a satisfying 12% ABV, it’s perfect for gatherings or personal enjoyment. Sip this sweet, golden elixir and celebrate the joys of homemade fermentation!
ingredients
- 12 cobs sweet corn
- 4 cups honey
- 2 oranges, juice only
- 1 teabag
- 1 tsp yeast energizer
- 1 campden tablet
- 1 packet wine yeast
- Water to 1 gallon
steps
- 1.
Begin by shucking the sweet corn and cutting the kernels off the cobs.
- 2.
In a large pot, add the corn kernels and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes.
- 3.
After simmering, strain the mixture to obtain the corn liquid (this is your wort). Discard the solid corn.
- 4.
In the large pot, combine the strained corn liquid, honey, and orange juice. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 5.
Allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature.
- 6.
Once cooled, add the crushed campden tablet to the mixture to sanitize it.
- 7.
Steep the teabag in the mixture for around 10 minutes, then remove the bag.
- 8.
Add the yeast energizer and sprinkle the packet of wine yeast on top, allowing it to rehydrate for about 15 minutes before stirring it in.
- 9.
Fill the remaining space with water to bring the total volume to 1 gallon.
- 10.
Transfer the mixture to a sanitized fermentation vessel and fit an airlock.
- 11.
Allow the mead to ferment in a cool, dark place for about 2-3 weeks or until fermentation slows, indicated by the bubbles in the airlock.
- 12.
Once fermentation is complete, siphon the mead into clean bottles and cork them.
- 13.
Age the mead for at least another month to develop the flavors before savoring this unique brew!
