Isle Royale Novelty Mead
Journey through the flavors of Isle Royale with this extraordinary mead, crafted from the finest wildflower honey, seasonal fruits, aromatic spices, and refreshing herbs. This exquisite brew undergoes a lengthy fermentation and aging process, yielding a smooth and harmonious taste that transports you to serene lakes and lush forests. Customize your batch to reflect your unique spirit and savor the experience with friends.
ingredients
- 5 lbs Isle Royale Wildflower Honey, divided
- Filtered, spring, or rain water (enough to make 1 gallon)
- 1/4 package Red Star Quick Rise Bread Yeast or Nottingham Ale Yeast
- 1 package Lalvin K1-V1116 Montpellier Yeast
- 2 tsp yeast nutrient, divided
- Sweet cherries (or any combination of fruits)
- Cocoa (or spices of choice)
- Basil (or herbs of choice)
- Pecan (or optional nut)
- Lavender (or flora of choice)
- Chamomile (or optional tea)
steps
- 1.
In a large, sanitized fermentation vessel, dissolve 3 lbs of wildflower honey in sufficient water to create a 1-gallon must.
- 2.
Incorporate your selected fruits, spices, herbs, nuts, flora, and tea into the must.
- 3.
Pitch 1/4 package of Red Star Quick Rise Bread Yeast or Nottingham Ale Yeast.
- 4.
Add 1/4 tsp of yeast nutrient and seal the vessel with an airlock, letting it ferment for 5-6 weeks in a cool, dark setting.
- 5.
On days 2, 3, and 4, add another 1/4 tsp of yeast nutrient each day.
- 6.
After primary fermentation, rack the mead into a secondary fermentation vessel, adding the remaining 2 lbs of wildflower honey and stirring gently to dissolve.
- 7.
Pitch the Lalvin K1-V1116 Montpellier Yeast, adding the remaining yeast nutrient in 1/4 tsp increments over the following 4 days.
- 8.
Seal the secondary vessel with an airlock and allow it to age for a minimum of 2 years in a cool, dark place.
- 9.
Once aged, bottle your exceptional mead and enjoy the taste of Isle Royale.
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