Citrus Blossom SMaSH Ale Mead
Citrus Blossom SMaSH Ale Mead
ingredients
- 4.5 lbs Orange Blossom honey
- 2.25 lbs Pilsner LME
- 0.75 oz Citra hops
- 1 packet Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale Yeast
- 1.5 gallons water
steps
- 1.
Sanitize all brewing equipment thoroughly to prevent contamination.
- 2.
In a large pot, combine 1.5 gallons of water with Pilsner LME, heating gently until fully dissolved; then remove from heat.
- 3.
Stir in the Orange Blossom honey until completely incorporated.
- 4.
Allow the mixture to cool to a temperature between 70°F and 80°F.
- 5.
After cooling, add the Citra hops and let steep for 30 minutes to 1 hour for enhanced flavor infusion.
- 6.
Strain the must into a sanitized fermentation vessel, discarding the used hops.
- 7.
Pitch the Wyeast 1388 Belgian Strong Ale yeast into the fermentation vessel, stirring gently to distribute.
- 8.
Seal the vessel with an airlock and ferment at a consistent temperature, ideally between 68°F and 72°F, for about 2 weeks.
- 9.
After fermentation, transfer the mead into bottles and allow to carbonate for another week before enjoying.
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