Ginger Botanical Mead
Experience the warm embrace of ginger and honey with this exquisite Ginger Mead. Bursting with vibrant flavors from fresh ginger and zesty lemons, this mead is perfect for cooling summer evenings or warming winter gatherings. Brewed with high-quality orange blossom honey and balanced with D47 yeast, this beverage promises a delightful experience for mead enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
ingredients
- 12 lbs Orange Blossom Honey
- 1 large hunk of ginger, sliced thin
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 1 lemon
- D47 Yeast
- Yeast Nutrients
- Water to fill up to 5 gallons
steps
- 1.
In a large pot, heat a gallon of water, then stir in the honey until fully dissolved, creating your must.
- 2.
Once the must is combined, remove from heat and add the sliced ginger and lemon zest. Let it steep for about 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- 3.
After steeping, strain the mixture into your fermenter.
- 4.
Add the lemon juice, then top off with enough cool water to reach 5 gallons. Ensure the mixture is at room temperature.
- 5.
Sprinkle the D47 yeast over the surface of the must without stirring, then add the appropriate amount of yeast nutrients.
- 6.
Cover the fermenter with an airlock and let it sit in a dark, cool place for 1 to 2 weeks.
- 7.
Once fermentation is complete, siphon the mead into clean bottles, leaving sediment behind.
- 8.
Allow the mead to age for at least 4 to 6 months for optimal flavor development.
- 9.
Enjoy chilled or at room temperature, savoring every sip of this aromatic ginger mead!
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