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94.172.150.129: Added information about Wild yeasts that grow naturally on grapes, and yeast nutrients

2025-05-06T19:34:51Z

Added information about Wild yeasts that grow naturally on grapes, and yeast nutrients

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	# dissolve roughly 3 lbs of honey per gallon of water in a pot and bring to a simmer (optionally add sliced fruits)		# dissolve roughly 3 lbs of honey per gallon of water in a pot and bring to a simmer (optionally add sliced fruits)
	# let honey solution cool and pour into a sanitized food safe, nonreactive fermenting container (mason jars or 5 gallon buckets work great)		# let honey solution cool and pour into a sanitized food safe, nonreactive fermenting container (mason jars or 5 gallon buckets work great)
	# add yeast (any yeast will do but a wine yeast is ideal)		# add yeast (any yeast will do but a wine yeast is ideal) (you can use wild yeast that grows naturally on grape skins, grapes and other fruit also contain inportant nutrient that honey does not have. . . if you dont have wine yeast, throw in couple of grapes / dried raisins)
	# close the lid but not air tight so CO2 can escape or use a fermentation bubbler/airlock (optionally add spices like black tea, clove, lemongrass, mint, etc.)		# close the lid but not air tight so CO2 can escape or use a fermentation bubbler/airlock (optionally add spices like black tea, clove, lemongrass, mint, etc.)
	# let ferment for about 1 month or until solution is no longer bubbling (optionally after fermentation, chill the mead to "cold crash" it so the mead comes out more clear)		# let ferment for about 1 month or until solution is no longer bubbling (optionally after fermentation, chill the mead to "cold crash" it so the mead comes out more clear)

TigerishVirus at 04:40, 6 May 2025

2025-05-06T04:40:11Z

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	== How to make a simple mead ==		== How to make a simple mead ==

	# dissolve roughly ~~3lbs~~ of honey per gallon of water in a pot and bring to a simmer (optionally add sliced fruits)		# dissolve roughly 3 lbs of honey per gallon of water in a pot and bring to a simmer (optionally add sliced fruits)
	# let honey solution cool and pour into a food safe, nonreactive fermenting container (mason jars or 5 gallon buckets work great)		# let honey solution cool and pour into a sanitized food safe, nonreactive fermenting container (mason jars or 5 gallon buckets work great)
	# add yeast (any yeast will do but a wine yeast is ideal)		# add yeast (any yeast will do but a wine yeast is ideal)
	# close the lid but not air tight so CO2 can escape or use a fermentation bubbler/airlock (optionally add spices like black tea, clove, lemongrass, mint, etc.)		# close the lid but not air tight so CO2 can escape or use a fermentation bubbler/airlock (optionally add spices like black tea, clove, lemongrass, mint, etc.)

TigerishVirus: /* How to make a simple mead */

2025-05-06T04:35:02Z

How to make a simple mead

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	# let honey solution cool and pour into a food safe, nonreactive fermenting container (mason jars or 5 gallon buckets work great)		# let honey solution cool and pour into a food safe, nonreactive fermenting container (mason jars or 5 gallon buckets work great)
	# add yeast (any yeast will do but a wine yeast is ideal)		# add yeast (any yeast will do but a wine yeast is ideal)
	# close lid but not air tight so CO2 can escape (optionally add spices like black tea, clove, lemongrass, mint, etc.)		# close the lid but not air tight so CO2 can escape or use a fermentation bubbler/airlock (optionally add spices like black tea, clove, lemongrass, mint, etc.)
	# let ferment for about 1 month or until solution is no longer bubbling (optionally after fermentation, chill the mead to "cold crash" it so the mead comes out ~~nice and~~ clear)		# let ferment for about 1 month or until solution is no longer bubbling (optionally after fermentation, chill the mead to "cold crash" it so the mead comes out more clear)
	# filter and store in sanitized containers, optionally a very small amount of honey or sugar can be added to carbonate the finished mead in pressure safe containers (bottles, mason jars, etc.)		# filter and store in sanitized containers, optionally a very small amount of honey or sugar can be added to carbonate the finished mead in pressure safe containers (bottles, mason jars, etc.)

TigerishVirus: /* How to make a simple mead */

2025-05-06T04:31:30Z

How to make a simple mead

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	# let ferment for about 1 month or until solution is no longer bubbling (optionally after fermentation, chill the mead to "cold crash" it so the mead comes out nice and clear)		# let ferment for about 1 month or until solution is no longer bubbling (optionally after fermentation, chill the mead to "cold crash" it so the mead comes out nice and clear)
	# filter and store in sanitized containers, optionally a very small amount of honey or sugar can be added to carbonate the finished mead in pressure safe containers (bottles, mason jars, etc.)		# filter and store in sanitized containers, optionally a very small amount of honey or sugar can be added to carbonate the finished mead in pressure safe containers (bottles, mason jars, etc.)

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	== References ==		== References ==
	<ref>https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-brew/mead/</ref>		<ref>https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-brew/mead/</ref>

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'''Mead''' is a simple, [[wine]]-like alcoholic drink made from [[Fermentation|fermented]] honey.

== How to make a simple mead ==

# dissolve roughly 3lbs of honey per gallon of water in a pot and bring to a simmer (optionally add sliced fruits)
# let honey solution cool and pour into a food safe, nonreactive fermenting container (mason jars or 5 gallon buckets work great)
# add yeast (any yeast will do but a wine yeast is ideal)
# close lid but not air tight so CO2 can escape (optionally add spices like black tea, clove, lemongrass, mint, etc.)
# let ferment for about 1 month or until solution is no longer bubbling (optionally after fermentation, chill the mead to "cold crash" it so the mead comes out nice and clear)
# filter and store in sanitized containers, optionally a very small amount of honey or sugar can be added to carbonate the finished mead in pressure safe containers (bottles, mason jars, etc.)

== References ==
<ref>https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-brew/mead/</ref>