New Vienna Ale Mead
Immerse yourself in the rich, floral essence of this honey-kissed Vienna ale. With the delightful sweetness of acacia honey and the malty backbone from Vienna malt extract, this brew is beautifully balanced with a hint of floral hops. Perfect for sharing with friends or sipping solo, this recipe will elevate your home brewing experience to new heights.
ingredients
- 4.5 lbs Acacia honey
- 2.25 lbs Vienna LME
- 1 oz Hallertau hops
- 1 packet Red Star Premier Cuvée yeast
- 1 packet Lalvin K1-V1116 yeast
- 5 gallons of water
steps
- 1.
Begin by sanitizing all brewing equipment to ensure a clean fermentation environment.
- 2.
In a large brew kettle, heat 5 gallons of water to approximately 160°F (71°C).
- 3.
Once heated, remove from heat and stir in the Vienna LME until fully dissolved.
- 4.
Add the acacia honey to the mixture, stirring well to combine.
- 5.
Bring the mixture back to a boil, and allow it to boil for 60 minutes.
- 6.
After 30 minutes of boiling, add the Hallertau hops to provide bitterness and aroma.
- 7.
At the end of the 60-minute boil, cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller or ice bath.
- 8.
Transfer the cooled wort into a sanitized fermenter, topping up with additional water to reach 5 gallons if needed.
- 9.
Pitch the yeast by sprinkling the Red Star Premier Cuvée or Lalvin K1-V1116 yeast onto the surface of the wort.
- 10.
Seal the fermenter with an airlock and place it in a cool, dark area to ferment for 1-2 weeks.
- 11.
Once fermentation is complete, bottle your honey-kissed Vienna ale with priming sugar and allow it to condition for another 2 weeks.
- 12.
Enjoy your homemade brew chilled with friends or savor it on a quiet evening!
