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My blueberry melomel tastes like prunes???

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Reina

NewBee
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Thank you in advance...While searching recipes, I've read a variety of threads and found questions and answers posted here to be very helpful in my own experiments.

Ok my problem child: A 5yr old Blueberry Melomel that still retains the bite of a young mead, and now has developed the distinct taste of prunes.:confused:

9 lbs blueberry honey
6 lbs wild maine blueberries
water to make 3 gal
1 pkt red star corvue yeast

I don't remember the SG or PA, but it does have a kick.

First thing. Back into the carboy we go. I am thinking if I back sweeten, it may take some of the bite out, and I also plan to add 1 or 2 vanilla beans to smooth out the flavor. But the taste of prunes? Perhaps more blueberries? Any ideas would be welcome.

Reina
 

bmwr75

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Oct 2, 2014
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Might it be oxidized? A change to a brownish hue would be indicative of this. Also, a taste similar to sherry might indicate oxidation.
 
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