Meadowsweet & Elderberry Mead
Infuse your senses with this aromatic and healthful brew, blending the floral notes of meadowsweet and the tart richness of elderberries, all harmonized with dark wildflower honey. With each sip, enjoy the natural wellness properties this delightful concoction offers, perfect for sharing or savoring solo.
ingredients
- 1 gallon spring water
- 2 ounces dried meadowsweet leaf and flower (or 0.5 oz teabags)
- 8 ounces dried elderberries
- 1/2 teaspoon pectic enzyme
- 1 teaspoon yeast nutrient
- 1/2 packet of Lalvin D-47 yeast
- 1 1/2 36-ounce jars (approximately 4 pounds) of Dark Wildflower Honey (Unpasteurized)
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, bring 1 gallon of spring water to a gentle boil.
- 2.
Remove the pot from heat and add the dried meadowsweet and elderberries.
- 3.
Steep the mixture for 30 minutes, then strain out the herbs and berries.
- 4.
Allow the liquid to cool to room temperature.
- 5.
Once cooled, add the pectic enzyme and yeast nutrient, stirring to combine.
- 6.
Gradually pour in the dark wildflower honey, mixing until dissolved.
- 7.
Sprinkle the Lalvin D-47 yeast over the surface and let it rest for 15 minutes, then stir gently.
- 8.
Transfer the mixture to a sanitized fermentation vessel, leaving some headspace.
- 9.
Seal the vessel with an airlock and place in a dark, temperature-controlled area to ferment for 2-3 weeks.
- 10.
After fermentation, carefully siphon into clean bottles, leaving sediment behind.
- 11.
Allow to age for an additional few weeks for flavors to meld before enjoying.
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