Tyrion's Quick Velvet Pyment
Step into the enchanting world of Tyrion's Quick Velvet Pyment, a delightful grape mead that perfectly marries the floral notes of clover and buckwheat honey with luscious grape juice. This refreshing beverage offers a subtle sweetness and a hint of complexity, making it ideal for gathering with friends or enjoying on a quiet evening. With easy-to-follow steps, this mead is sure to captivate your palate.
ingredients
- 2 lbs clover honey
- 1 oz buckwheat honey
- 64 oz Welch’s grape juice (with vitamin C, no preservatives)
- Lalvin EC-1118 (champagne yeast)
- 6 oz clover honey (for secondary)
- 1 oz buckwheat honey (for secondary)
- 6 oz more grape juice (for secondary)
- 1/2 tsp potassium sorbate (for secondary)
- 1/2 crushed Campden tablet (for secondary)
steps
- 1.
In a large sanitized container, dissolve 2 lbs of clover honey and 1 oz of buckwheat honey in 64 oz of warm Welch's grape juice. Stir until fully incorporated.
- 2.
Sprinkle the Lalvin EC-1118 yeast into the mixture, seal with an airlock, and store in a dark, warm location for about 1-2 weeks, or until fermentation bubbles slow.
- 3.
Once fermentation is complete, prepare the secondary fermentation by dissolving 6 oz of clover honey and 1 oz buckwheat honey in 6 oz of grape juice.
- 4.
Add the mixture, along with 1/2 tsp of potassium sorbate and the crushed Campden tablet, to the primary fermentation container. Stir gently to mix.
- 5.
Transfer the mixture to a clean, sanitized secondary fermentation vessel, seal again with an airlock, and let it age for an additional 2-4 weeks.
- 6.
Once the aging is complete, siphon the mead into bottles, and cork or cap them. Store in a cool, dark place for further aging or enjoy immediately.
