Orange Melomel MeadOrigin: British Period: Modern |
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This is a fairly 'short' mead that will be ready in 10 weeks. As a result this can be made in October in time for Christmas. This makes an excellent table mead for the festive season. Ingredients
1.8kg orange blossom honey 
Method:As with most of the other recipes here, this has been gauged to make 5l of mead. Only a basic listing of ingredients is given, and for a brewing method please see here for a step-by-step mead brewing guide . Also I have a list of brewing materials you will need if you've never tried mead making before. Combine the honey and water in a large pot and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the honey has dissolved (do not allow the mixture to boil). Skim and scum that rises to the surface and continue cooking until all the honey has gone into solution (typically about 30 minutes). Transfer to your fermenting bucket and allow to cool to room temperature before pitching (adding) the yeast. Allow to ferment for 2 weeks then open the bucket and add the orange peel and juice. Transfer the liquid and peel to a demijohn or carbuoy then make up to 5l with more water. Fit a bung and a fermentation lock and leave to ferment in a warm, dark, place for 30 days (or until the bubbling slows to 1 bubble every 10-15 seconds). At this point strain the mead into bottles and if you want a sparkling mead add a small pinch of champagne yeast and a small pinch of icing sugar to each bottle. For a flat mead exclude this process. Cork securely then lay the bottles down in a cool place and allow to mature for at least 4 weeks. |
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