Follow this beginner-friendly step-by-step guide to make mead right in the comfort of your home. A delicate balance between the sweetness of honey and the slightly acidic taste of fermented yeast.
Follow this beginner-friendly step-by-step guide on how to make mead at home. A delicate balance between honey and the slightly acidic taste of fermented yeast.
In this blog post, we will be reviewing everything you need to know about mead and how to brew it using your F1 All-in-One Automated Beer Brewing Machine that uses smart technology to make the fermentation process a breeze. Keep reading on to learn a little more about mead and how to make it.
What is Mead?
Mead is probably the oldest alcoholic beverage to exist, it predates wine by thousands of years and it goes far back to ancient times. Mead is often referred to as “honey wine” because the process of making mead includes: fermented honey, water, and yeast. Mead is similar to wine but is not quite the same. The difference is the use of honey in mead rather than grapes as the source of sugar. Other ingredients such as fruits, spices, and hops can be added to mead too. It typically has an ABV of 8% - 20%. Now that you understand what mead is and how it differs from beer and wine, let’s dive into the recipe.
Ingredients:
Water
Honey
Yeast Nutrients
Yeast
30 grams of dry substances
Tea, Spices, and Dry Flowers of your choice for flavor
Directions:
Step 1: Flavoring - Make a flavored base liquid with preferred spices by boiling, or just pure water with nothing.
Step 2: Base Ingredients - Dissolve 500g of honey and 2g of yeast nutrient and preferred juices with 500ml warm water (under 70 C).
Step 3: Water - Fill the cooling flavored liquid or pure water, and the base ingredients liquid into the fermentor till 116 oz.
Step 4: Yeast - Add 1.5-2g of mead yeast into the fermentor.
Step 5: Connect with Machine - Put the fermenter into iGulu F1 or S1, and connect the pipes.
Step 6: Ferment Program - There is a built-inn program on iGulu S1 for F1, better craft a 20 C program by 10 days.
Step-by-Step Diagram with Instructions
Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does it take to make mead?
- Generally, initial fermentation takes about 10 days with the iGulu F1, though longer aging is often recommended
- How to make honey mead?
- To make honey mead, follow the steps in this blog, refer to the diagram, or watch the step-by-step video tutorial.
- How much honey is needed to make mead?
- Typically, 1 to 1.5 pounds per gallon.
- How long does mead take to ferment?
- Generally, initial fermentation takes about 10 days with the iGulu F1, though longer aging is often recommended.
With this guide, you're ready to start your mead-making adventure. Remember to enjoy the process and experiment with different flavors to find your perfect blend. Happy brewing!
