Hello All. I'm a long time brewer and thinking of doing my first batch of mead. So equipment wise I'm all set.
But I need a little help recipe wise. I'm looking for a 5gal recipe for something that will finish a little sweet and maybe a little spicy. I want to do either a Cyser or a Metheglin with cinnamon. But not having made mead before I don't know what is really considered a "good recipe". I looked at JAOM but I'm hung up on raisins, which I hate with a passion, and its 1gal yield.
Any guidance is greatly appreciated, this site is a wealth of knowledge but I just need a little direction to get the ball rolling.
Also I can get local honey for $4/lb, this seems to be about the average going rate correct?
But I need a little help recipe wise. I'm looking for a 5gal recipe for something that will finish a little sweet and maybe a little spicy. I want to do either a Cyser or a Metheglin with cinnamon. But not having made mead before I don't know what is really considered a "good recipe". I looked at JAOM but I'm hung up on raisins, which I hate with a passion, and its 1gal yield.
Any guidance is greatly appreciated, this site is a wealth of knowledge but I just need a little direction to get the ball rolling.
Also I can get local honey for $4/lb, this seems to be about the average going rate correct?