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Strawberry Mead

A delightful and refreshing beverage that captures the essence of summer with the sweet flavor of strawberries.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Homebrewing
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 gallon water
  • 1 teaspoon yeast mead or champagne yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon yeast nutrients

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Fermentation vessel with an airlock
  • Sanitizer for equipment
  • Funnel
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Start by washing and hulling the strawberries. Slicing them increases the surface area for better flavor extraction during fermentation.
  2. In a large pot, combine the sliced strawberries with 1 gallon of water. Bring it to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
  3. Once the strawberries have softened, remove the pot from heat and stir in the honey until dissolved.
  4. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  5. Using a funnel, carefully transfer the cooled mixture into your fermentation vessel.
  6. Add the yeast and yeast nutrients to the vessel, gently swirl to mix.
  7. Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and store it in a dark, cool place for about 2-4 weeks.
  8. Once fermentation is complete, siphon the mead into clean bottles, avoiding sediment, and seal the bottles.
  9. Let them age for at least another week before enjoying.

Notes

Serve chilled. Pair with light cheeses or fruit desserts for a delightful treat.