Hi everyone,
I'm looking to create a mead as a tribute to my dear Irish Setter who recently passed away. I apologize if any of you find this to be a silly idea, and don't feel it belongs in the forums. I'm just looking for a little guidance on developing a recipe that will be pleasant tasting and won't repulse the intended recipients when they should chose to consume the drink. This mead isn't going to be brewed for just myself; I plan on making a total of 6 bottles, one for myself, my mom, my dad, my younger sister, my stepfather and one to keep along with the other keepsakes I have left from my Scarlett girl.
I have some idea of what I would like to brew up, and I have been reading other recipes posted by forum members, as well as a plethora of newbie guides and books. I do want to take the time to save up the money I will need to purchase better quality ingredients, and I already have a few shops picked out from where I would like to buy my supplies. This is more than just a chance to brew mead for me, this is my opportunity to create a lasting and unique tribute to my best friend and a sentimental gift for the people who were hit the hardest by her passing.
Since I haven't fully plotted out what sized bottles I would like to fill, I am afraid I haven't devised an exact recipe but really what I am looking for here is advice on flavour pairings and quantities. For example, I know when adding spices its best to start with a little and let the flavour mature and develop as the mead ages rather than adding a lot in the beginning and ending up with an overwhelming flavour.
My recipe idea:
5 gallons distilled spring water
12-15 pounds of honey, sage honey preferred
2 or 3 Macintosh apples, sliced
1/2 of an orange, sliced
2-3 figs, finely sliced
2-3 cloves
1/2 stick of cinnamon, possibly less
1 teaspoon of powdered allspice
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
I plan on using champagne yeast for this brew.
Please, if you can spare any advice or help with fine tuning this recipe, I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you in advance,
~~Gin.Tin.Tin
I'm looking to create a mead as a tribute to my dear Irish Setter who recently passed away. I apologize if any of you find this to be a silly idea, and don't feel it belongs in the forums. I'm just looking for a little guidance on developing a recipe that will be pleasant tasting and won't repulse the intended recipients when they should chose to consume the drink. This mead isn't going to be brewed for just myself; I plan on making a total of 6 bottles, one for myself, my mom, my dad, my younger sister, my stepfather and one to keep along with the other keepsakes I have left from my Scarlett girl.
I have some idea of what I would like to brew up, and I have been reading other recipes posted by forum members, as well as a plethora of newbie guides and books. I do want to take the time to save up the money I will need to purchase better quality ingredients, and I already have a few shops picked out from where I would like to buy my supplies. This is more than just a chance to brew mead for me, this is my opportunity to create a lasting and unique tribute to my best friend and a sentimental gift for the people who were hit the hardest by her passing.
Since I haven't fully plotted out what sized bottles I would like to fill, I am afraid I haven't devised an exact recipe but really what I am looking for here is advice on flavour pairings and quantities. For example, I know when adding spices its best to start with a little and let the flavour mature and develop as the mead ages rather than adding a lot in the beginning and ending up with an overwhelming flavour.
My recipe idea:
5 gallons distilled spring water
12-15 pounds of honey, sage honey preferred
2 or 3 Macintosh apples, sliced
1/2 of an orange, sliced
2-3 figs, finely sliced
2-3 cloves
1/2 stick of cinnamon, possibly less
1 teaspoon of powdered allspice
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
I plan on using champagne yeast for this brew.
Please, if you can spare any advice or help with fine tuning this recipe, I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you in advance,
~~Gin.Tin.Tin