lexstarwalker
Active Member
Hello friends!
I have recently discovered mead, and it is my new favorite beverage. I have brewed beer before, and now I really want to try brewing mead.
My favorite mead is from Denmark: Dansk Mjod Viking Blod. It is 19% ABV and has hibiscus and hops. My second favorite is by the same brewery, Vikingernes, which is more traditional, with only hobs, no hibiscus. It is 19% ABV as well.
I'd really like to find a recipe that can get as close to one/both of these meads as possible. I've had other meads, and I don't like them at all. I want a high ABV, traditional mead without any weird additives, fruit, etc.
I'd like to start out with gallon or half-gallon batches using growlers. I can get local honey, and I'm considering fireweed honey, as it's the best honey I've ever tasted and there's a farm nearby.
Can you recommend any recipes for me? Also any tips for brewing small batches or any general mead brewing tips will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
I have recently discovered mead, and it is my new favorite beverage. I have brewed beer before, and now I really want to try brewing mead.
My favorite mead is from Denmark: Dansk Mjod Viking Blod. It is 19% ABV and has hibiscus and hops. My second favorite is by the same brewery, Vikingernes, which is more traditional, with only hobs, no hibiscus. It is 19% ABV as well.
I'd really like to find a recipe that can get as close to one/both of these meads as possible. I've had other meads, and I don't like them at all. I want a high ABV, traditional mead without any weird additives, fruit, etc.
I'd like to start out with gallon or half-gallon batches using growlers. I can get local honey, and I'm considering fireweed honey, as it's the best honey I've ever tasted and there's a farm nearby.
Can you recommend any recipes for me? Also any tips for brewing small batches or any general mead brewing tips will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!