Vanilla Bean Botaniglyn
Create a smooth and aromatic mead with this Vanilla Bean Nectar recipe. Infused with rich vanilla flavors from split beans, this enchanting beverage melds the sweetness of honey with champagne yeast's effervescence. Ideal for sipping on special occasions, this mead's complex profile develops over time, enhancing with each taste. Elevate your home brewing experience with this delightful, handcrafted nectar.
ingredients
- 3 lbs honey
- 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
- 1 packet of champagne yeast
- 1 gallon water
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat the water to 160°F.
- 2.
Stir in the honey until fully dissolved, creating a sweet syrup.
- 3.
Add the split vanilla beans to the honey-water mixture for added flavor.
- 4.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- 5.
Transfer the cooled mixture to a fermentation vessel, ensuring it is sanitized.
- 6.
Sprinkle the champagne yeast into the vessel, gently stirring to combine.
- 7.
Cover the fermentation vessel with an airlock and let it ferment for 4-6 weeks in a cool, dark place.
- 8.
After fermentation is complete, rack the mead into a secondary fermentation vessel, leaving sediment behind.
- 9.
Age the mead in the secondary vessel for 2-3 months, allowing flavors to mature.
- 10.
Once aged, bottle the mead and let it rest for an additional 3-6 months before enjoying.
