kingmoltar
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Vanilla Chai
Ingredients:
20 lbs. Honey
4 Gal Water
1 T. Ginger
2 Cinnamon Sticks
2 t. Cardamom
2 T. Clove
2 t. Nutmeg
1 t. Allspice
1 Vanilla bean cut ½
1 pk. Lalvin 71b Yeast
5 t. Yeast Nutrients
2 t. Yeast energizer
Process:
Heat 1 Gal. water to 110°F and remove ½ coffee mug for yeast starter.
Bring water to boil.
Remove from heat
Add honey, Nutrients, Energizer, and Spices
Let sit for 25 min.
Start Yeast
Remainder of water chilled in P.F.
Pour Must in P.F.
Add yeast
Stir Vigorously for 2 min.
Seal lid and attach airlock
Rack when airlock stops.
Rack once/month until clear
Bottle, age or drink or both
Suggestions for next batch:
Drop honey by 5-7 lbs.
Lower clove by 1 T
Possibly add a 2nd vanilla bean
Add 2.5t Pectin enzyme