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Xixist

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I am intrigued by the notion of using rose water in lieu of plain or distilled water in my next 5 gallon batch of mead. I am sure this idea has been explored but I've yet to read anything on the use of floral water for fermenting. I am wondering if the recipe for rose water would carry over to orchids as some species have an extremely sweet nectar that releases a powerful scent at certain times of the day. Any info or direction would be welcomed. Thanx, Xixist
 

Xixist

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Excellent! Just what I needed to know. So I'm guessing that if rhodomel means rose mead then im going to attempt some orchimel with orchid flowers. Now to raid the greenhouse. Many thanx, Xixist
 

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Orchimel sounds like mead made with "mountain oysters" (which could be interesting). Might want to try another term.

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Reminds me of this local tap house using a local invasive species of mussel in their beer. Can't say it's their best seller but at least the mussels aren't worthless anymore.

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