Tropical Pineapple Coconut Mead (Melomel)
Tropical Pineapple Coconut Mead (Melomel) Ingredients: 3 lbs (1.36 kg) of raw honey 1 gallon (3.78 L) of water 2 cups of fresh pineapple chunks 1 cup of coconut flesh, freshly grated or unsweetened flakes…
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Spiced Apple Cyser Mead Recipe
Spiced Apple Cyser Mead Recipe Ingredients: 3 lbs (1.36 kg) of raw honey 1 gallon (3.78 L) of fresh apple cider (unpasteurized if possible) 1 lb (0.45 kg) of chopped apples (mix of sweet and…
Airlock
WHAT IS AN AIRLOCK? An airlock is a small device used in the process of fermenting mead (or other fermented beverages) to allow gases to escape while preventing outside air from entering the container. Essentially,…
Carboy
WHAT IS A CARBOY? A carboy is a type of glass or plastic container used in the process of making mead (and other fermented beverages) to store and ferment the mead. Carboys are cylindrical in…
Auto Siphon
WHAT IS AN AUTO SIPHON? An auto siphon is a device used for transferring liquids from one container to another without the need for manual siphoning. It is commonly used in homebrewing and winemaking. HOW…
Graduated Cylinder
WHAT IS A GRADUATED CYLINDER? The graduated cylinder is a cylindrical container used to measure the volume of liquids. The cylinder is marked with lines that correspond to specific volume measurements, such as milliliters or…
Hydrometer
WHAT IS A HYDROMETER? A hydrometer is a tool used to measure the density, or specific gravity, of a liquid. It’s typically a long, narrow glass or plastic tube with a weighted bulb at the…
Traditional Mead Recipe
TRADITIONAL MEAD A traditional mead is an easy recipe for beginners to follow and learn the basics of making homemade mead. 1 GALLON BATCH Ingredients: 3 lbs of honey 1 gallon of water 1 packet…
WHERE DID MEAD ORIGINATE FROM?
The exact origin of mead is unknown, as it has been produced in many cultures throughout history. However, it is believed that mead may have originated independently in many parts of the world, including Africa,…
WHAT IS MEAD?
Mead is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with the addition of fruits, spices, or grains. It is also commonly known as “honey wine”. Mead has been produced for thousands of…
