Wild Oat Cereal Mead
Discover a one-of-a-kind beverage with this Wild Oat Cereal Mead. Utilizing hearty wild oats and infused with zesty oranges and lemons, this honey-sweetened mead blends the art of fermentation with natural flavors. Perfect for summer gatherings, this refreshing drink captures the essence of citrus and the wholesome richness of oats. Enjoy it chilled for a unique twist on traditional mead!
ingredients
- 6 cups wild oats
- 9 cups water
- 2 large oranges, juiced and zested
- 2 large lemons, juiced and zested
- 3 cups honey
- Wine yeast
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, bring 9 cups of water to a boil.
- 2.
Once boiling, add 6 cups of wild oats and reduce the heat to a simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3.
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- 4.
Once cooled, strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve to separate the oat solids.
- 5.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the strained oat liquid, the juice and zest of the oranges, the juice and zest of the lemons, and 3 cups of honey. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 6.
Sprinkle in the wine yeast and stir gently to encourage aeration.
- 7.
Transfer the mixture to a sanitized fermentation vessel, leaving some headspace.
- 8.
Seal the vessel with an airlock and store it in a cool, dark place for 1 to 2 weeks, or until fermentation completes.
- 9.
After fermentation, bottle the mixture, ensuring to leave some headspace, and refrigerate. Serve chilled.
