Plum Melomel
Create a luscious Plum Melomel that harmonizes the floral notes of orange blossom honey with the rich sweetness of fresh plums. This homemade mead is a delightful choice for any occasion, offering a fruity, vibrant profile that captures the essence of summer. Perfect for sipping chilled, this drink pairs wonderfully with picnics or cozy evenings by the fire.
ingredients
- 12 lbs Orange Blossom Honey
- 15 lbs Plums, sliced and pitted
- D47 Yeast
- Water to fill up to 5 gallons
- Yeast Nutrients
steps
- 1.
Sanitize all equipment thoroughly to prevent infections.
- 2.
In a large brew kettle, mix the orange blossom honey with warm water, stirring until fully dissolved.
- 3.
Add additional water to reach a total volume of 5 gallons.
- 4.
Allow the honey-water mixture to cool to room temperature.
- 5.
Pour the sliced and pitted plums into a sanitized fermentation vessel.
- 6.
Add the cooled honey-water mixture over the plums.
- 7.
Sprinkle D47 yeast evenly on top of the liquid.
- 8.
Stir gently to combine and aerate the must.
- 9.
Add yeast nutrients according to the package instructions to support fermentation.
- 10.
Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and store it in a dark, cool place.
- 11.
Ferment for 4-6 weeks, observing the bubbling in the airlock.
- 12.
Once fermentation is complete, siphon the melomel off the sediment into a clean vessel, leaving the fruit behind.
- 13.
Age the melomel for at least 3 months for optimal flavor development.
- 14.
Bottle and store in a cool place; enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
