Calamansi Mead Ver: 1

Mead Recipe

Submitted By: Alvinv11b (Shared)
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Brewer: Alvin
Batch Size: 1.00 galStyle: Melomel (M2E)
Boil Size: 1.82 galStyle Guide: BJCP 2015
Color: 8.3 SRMEquipment: One Gal Glass Carboy
Bitterness: 0.0 IBUsBoil Time: 0 min
Est OG: 1.153 (34.9° P)Mash Profile: Single Infusion, Medium Body, No Mash Out
Est FG: 1.023 SG (5.9° P)Fermentation: Mead, Four Stage, Extended
ABV: 18.0%Taste Rating: 30.0

Ingredients
Amount Name Type #
0.19 gal Calamansi Extract [Primary] (3.0 SRM) Juice 1
3 lbs Honey [Primary] (6.0 SRM) Honey 2
0.0 pkgs Lalvin D47 (Lallemand - Lalvin #D47) Yeast 3
1.00 tsp GoFerm Protect (Primary 0 days) Misc 4
1.00 tsp Pectic Enzyme (Primary 0 days) Misc 5
1.00 tsp Bentonite (Primary 0 days) Misc 6
0.85 g Fermaid O (Primary 1 days) Misc 7
0.85 g Fermaid O (Primary 2 days) Misc 8
0.95 g Fermaid K (Primary 3 days) Misc 9
1.80 g Yeast Nutrient (Primary 3 days) Misc 10
1.80 g Yeast Nutrient (Primary 7 days) Misc 11
0.95 g Fermaid K (Primary 7 days) Misc 12
0.50 tsp Potassium Sorbate (Secondary 0 min) Misc 13
1.00 items Campden Tablets (Secondary 0 min) Misc 14

Notes

- 9/22/2023: Batch Created Instructions: [ Primary ] Day 0: [ ] Sanitize all equipment and workspace before starting. [ ] Mix the honey with half the water to dissolve completely. Then add the rest of the water to make a total volume of one gallon. [ ] Add the honey water to the carboy with the Calamansi Extract. [ ] Crush the Campden tablet and add it to the must to remove any wild yeasts or bacteria. Stir well. [ ] Mix in 1/2 tsp of pectic enzymes. Stir well. [ ] Wait for 24 hours ( 3/18 ) to allow the Campden tablet to do its job. [ ] Rehydrate the Lalvin D47 yeast in a separate container. Mix 1 tsp of Go-Ferm with 1/4 cup of warm water and stir in the yeast. Let it sit for 15 minutes to activate. [ ] Add the rehydrated yeast with Go-Ferm to the must. [ ] Sanitize the airlock and place it on the carboy. Day 1: [ ] Add 0.85g of Fermaid O. [ ] Add 1tsp of Bentonite. Day 2: [ ] Add 0.85g of Fermaid O. [ ] Degas Day 3: [ ] Add 0.95g Fermaid K. [ ] Add 1.85g of Yeast Nutrients. [ ] Degas || Degas Everyday || Day 7: [ ] Add 0.95g Fermaid K. [ ] Add 1.85g of Yeast Nutrients. [ Secondary ] [ ] Rack the mead into a secondary fermenter, leaving the sediment behind. [ ] Add 2.09g of potassium sorbate to stop any remaining fermentation. [ ] Add Campden tablet. [ ] Bottle the mead and age it for at least a month before drinking.

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