DirectionsStep1Sanitize your equipment: pot, jug, funnel, airlocks, spoon, etc. Follow the directions on the sanitizer package.Step2Heat 1/2 gallon of non-chlorinated water in the large pot on medium heat, do not boil. Add the honey and stir until it fully dissolves. Remove from heat.Step3Add the sliced orange, its peel, and any additional berries, fruit, raisins, and herbs to the one-gallon jug.Step4Using a funnel, pour the honey-water mixture into the jug.Step5Leave at least 2 inches of headspace at the top. Add additional cold water if needed.Step6Secure the lid and shake well.Step7When the temperature drops below 90°F, add 1/2 package of the yeast.Step8Cap the bottle and give it a gentle shake to mix the yeast.Step9Place the airlock on the jar, add a little water to the line, and then put the rubber stopper end into the jug.Step10You should see bubbles within the first 48 hours.Step11Store the jug in a dark and cool place, or cover it with a towel. It will take about 4-6 weeks to ferment.Step12It is ready when the bubbling has stopped or slowed to once every minute instead of every few seconds as it did initially.Step13The liquid will be clear, and the yeast will settle to the jug's bottom.Step14Do a taste test. Use a clean straw for tasting but be careful not to backwash into the mead.Step15If you like the flavor, it is ready to bottle the mead.Step16If it is too dry and you prefer a little sweeter, you can back-sweeten the meadIngredientsIngredients3 poundsRaw Unprocessed Honey1 Orange (sliced with the skin on)add Fruit (or optional fruit: berries, of any kind, fresh or frozen, and raisins)add Optional Spices (cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, etc)½ packageWine Yeast (or champagne yeast)12 cupsWaterFrom fermenterskitchen.comRecipeDirectionsIngredientsExplore further10 Best Honey Mead Recipes Yummlyyummly.comHow to Make 1-Gallon Mead: A Guide To Small-Batch Brewingadvancedmixology.comEasy 1 Gallon of Mead – Viking Smash Brewingvikingsmashbrewing.comHoney Mead Recipe (1 gallon) – wild sproutwildsprout.orgHow to Make Mead: Homemade Honey Mead Recipe …diynatural.comRecommended to you based on what's popular • Feedback
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WEBFeb 14, 2021 · Add your chosen nutrients and stir. Once you blended the mixture thoroughly, let it cool for ten minutes or so. Use the funnel to pour the must into the one …
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WEBAug 26, 2020 · In a large pot, heat 2/3 gallon (2.5 L) of water. Then, add 1-2 teabags to the pot. Stir, and let sit for 15 minutes. Add your honey. For dry mead, add 2 cups of honey (1.5 pounds). For semi-dry to semi-sweet …
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WEBJul 25, 2020 · Turn off the heat. Put the berries or other fruit, orange slices (skin and all), and raisins into the one gallon jug. Use the funnel and carefully pour the honey water mixture into the jug. Top off the jug with …
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WEBJan 7, 2024 · Carefully siphon the mead from the secondary jug into the bottles, leaving behind any sediment. Seal the bottles with corks or caps, ensuring a tight and secure fit. …
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WEBFeb 22, 2021 · Step Three: Add Warm Water to Fermentor. Once all your supplies are clean, it is time to add the water. Add 0.5-0.75 gallons of warm water to either a sanitized fermentor or a sanitized pot. I recommend the …
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WEBMar 6, 2023 · Step 1: Sanitize all of your equipment. This is a crucial step to ensure that your mead does not become contaminated with any unwanted bacteria or wild yeast. Follow the instructions on the sanitizer that you …
WEBSep 8, 2015 · The Procedure. Gather all of your ingredients. Sanitize the gallon carboy, the airlock and bung, and the funnel – anything that will come into contact with your brew. Set a pot on the stove and pour about …
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WEBJan 3, 2018 · Mead Recipe Method. 1. In the fermenting bucket add half the water and then stir in all of the honey to thoroughly mix add the yeast nutrient and then the rest of the …
WEBJul 22, 2023 · Follow the instructions on your sanitizer for proper usage. 2. Mix Honey and Water: In a large pot, warm about one quart (946 ml) of filtered water over low heat. …
WEBLet that yeast sit like that for 15 minutes. Now take a 1/2 teaspoon of yeast nutrient and a 1/2 teaspoon of yeast energizer and place it in the carboy. Shake the mixture for about …
WEBFeb 26, 2021 · Add about 2 quarts of warm (120F-130F) water to fermentor. Warm jar (s) of honey. Add honey to warm water in fermentor. Top off fermentor with cold water to the …
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WEBFeb 8, 2018 · The honey is Lake Shore bulk honey, in the comments people have stated it makes decent mead. So that was nice to read. I am going to split it and do 2 and 1/2 lbs …