Rustic Maple Mead Magic
"```yaml --- name: Maple Mead (Acerglyn) type: Mead difficulty: Medium servings: 1 prep_time: 30 minutes total_time: 4-6 weeks fermentation + 3-6 months aging ingredients: water: - type: Spring water - quantity: 1 gallon sweeteners: - type: Honey quantity: 3 lbs - type: Pure maple syrup quantity: 12.5 oz yeast: - type: White wine or champagne yeast quantity: 1 package optional_additions: - type: Orange quantity: 1 notes: For zest - type: Cinnamon stick quantity: 1 - type: Whole cloves quantity: 2 - type: Black tea quantity: 1 bag equipment: - 1-gallon fermentation vessel - Airlock and stopper - Large pot - Thermometer - Hydrometer (optional) - Siphon and tubing - Bottling equipment instructions: - step1: Sanitize all equipment thoroughly - step2: Heat 1/2 gallon water to 110°F - step3: Dissolve honey and maple syrup in warm water - step4: Transfer mixture to fermentation vessel - step5: Add remaining water, check temperature (70-80°F) - step6: Add optional ingredients - step7: Sprinkle yeast on top (do not stir) - step8: Seal with airlock - step9: Ferment 4-6 weeks at room temperature - step10: Siphon mead, leaving sediment - step11: Age 3-6 months - step12: Bottle and enjoy notes: - Can adjust sweetness during bottling - Use food-grade equipment - Optional ingredients are flexible - Longer aging improves flavor storage: temperature: Cool, dark place duration: fermentation: 4-6 weeks aging: 3-6 months nutrition: alcohol_content: Variable measurement_method: Hydrometer reading serving_suggestions: - Serve chilled - Pair with desserts - Enjoy responsibly ```"
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Embrace the art of fermentation with this Maple Mead, or Acerglyn, blending the natural sweetness of honey and rich maple syrup. Infused with optional hints of orange, cinnamon, and clove, this unique beverage showcases a harmonious blend of flavors. Perfect for sipping chilled or pairing with desserts, this mead is a delightful venture for both novice brewers and seasoned artisans.
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9/19/2024CellarDog47
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