Flavor Impact of Blueberry Juice

[Kickass]

The recipe:
2 gal TOSNA
4 lbs wildflower honey
D47 yeast
1.082 OG

Primary fermentation is complete at this time. I’m planning to add 32 oz of pure blueberry juice. On a low, medium, high scale, how much blueberry flavor impact will be imparted? Would adding actual blueberries have a positive contribution?

 

[videojunkie1208]

I would use a concentrate if you have it available. 32 oz in a 2 gallon batch will add a hint of flavor. And it will reduce your modest abv.

Something like this
https://amoretti.com/products/blueberry-artisan-flavorwill Add the same flavor, but with much less dilution of the mead. You might want a couple of bottles to get the flavor you want.

 

[McMullan]

Wild blueberries add much more flavour than farmed.

 

[Dan O]

Wild blueberries add much more flavour than farmed.

This is true. Also, anything homegrown, jalapeños especially, are much more flavorful when grown @ home....(& waaaaay hotter, too!)

 

[Ty520]

i prefer to do fermentation with blueberry juice in place of water for the must, which will minimize adjuncts needed for balancing later