I was reading elsewhere about blending varietal Honeys inorder to make better meads. I'm interested In starting to do this. Right now the only information I've seen has been incomplete.
In Brittany (France) they blend Heather, Wildflower, and Buckwheat in WineBarrels. One Meadmaker has suggested that 2 pounds of buckwheat is a good amount, but didn't specify batch size or total amount of honey used. Obviously 2 pounds in 15 gallons, is very different than 2 pounds in 3 gallons. Not to mention a 2#-4# per gallon range for batches.
Can anyone with experience help fill in the gaps on the art of honey blended meads?
I really like Orange Blossom Honey and have a good source for bulk purchases that I'll be visiting in February. Any suggestions for a blend with OB Honey?
Thanks
John D.
In Brittany (France) they blend Heather, Wildflower, and Buckwheat in WineBarrels. One Meadmaker has suggested that 2 pounds of buckwheat is a good amount, but didn't specify batch size or total amount of honey used. Obviously 2 pounds in 15 gallons, is very different than 2 pounds in 3 gallons. Not to mention a 2#-4# per gallon range for batches.
Can anyone with experience help fill in the gaps on the art of honey blended meads?
I really like Orange Blossom Honey and have a good source for bulk purchases that I'll be visiting in February. Any suggestions for a blend with OB Honey?
Thanks
John D.