122 North Linden Street Lime Citrumel
"Based on the original Lemon Honey Zest Mead recipe by CellarDog47, here's a rewritten version featuring lime as the key citrus ingredient: ## Lime Honey Zest Mead **Ingredients (for 1 gallon / 3.8 L):** - 3 lbs (1.36 kg) raw honey - 4-5 medium limes - 1 gallon (3.8 L) spring water - 1 packet (5 g) Lalvin D-47 yeast - 1 tsp yeast nutrient - 1/2 tsp pectic enzyme **Equipment:** - 1-gallon (3.8 L) carboy - Airlock and stopper - Large pot for heating water - Thermometer - Hydrometer - Siphon and tubing - Sanitizer **Instructions:** 1. Sanitize all equipment thoroughly. 2. Heat 1/2 gallon (1.9 L) of water in a large pot to about 110°F (43°C). 3. Remove from heat and stir in the honey until fully dissolved. 4. Zest all the limes, being careful to avoid the bitter white pith. Set aside the zest. 5. Juice the zested limes and strain the juice to remove pulp and seeds. 6. Add the lime juice and zest to the honey water mixture. 7. Pour the mixture into the sanitized carboy and top up with remaining spring water, leaving about 3 inches (7.6 cm) of headspace. 8. Add the yeast nutrient and pectic enzyme, then shake the carboy gently to mix. 9. Take a hydrometer reading and record the original gravity (OG). 10. Rehydrate the yeast according to package instructions, then pitch into the carboy. 11. Seal the carboy with the airlock and stopper. 12. Store in a dark place at room temperature (65-75°F / 18-24°C) for primary fermentation. 13. After 2-3 weeks, or when fermentation slows significantly, rack the mead into a clean, sanitized carboy, leaving the sediment behind. 14. Allow to age for 2-3 months, racking again if necessary to clear the mead. 15. Once clear and stable, bottle the mead. For still mead, bottle as is. For sparkling, add priming sugar before bottling. 16. Age in bottles for at least 1 month before enjoying, though longer aging will improve the flavor. **Expected Results:** - ABV: Around 12-14% (depending on final gravity) - Flavor Profile: Crisp, refreshing lime notes balanced with honey sweetness - Aroma: Zesty lime with floral honey undertones **Notes:** - Adjust lime quantity to taste. Start with 4 limes and add more in secondary if desired. - For a sweeter mead, consider back sweetening with additional honey before bottling. - Experiment with adding herbs like mint or basil in secondary fermentation for added complexity. Enjoy your homemade Lime Honey Zest Mead responsibly!"
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