HONEY MEAD

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Honey Mead image

A drink almost as old as civilization. The name derives from the ancient words for honey. This recipe was used as early as 1818. Fermentation and standing time not included in preparation time. From the Pennsylvania Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Beverages

Time 1h15m

Yield 40 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 4

15 quarts honey
10 gallons water
7 1/2 ounces hops or 15 winemaker's compressed yeast cakes
1 quart brandy or 1 quart sherry wine

Steps:

  • Add honey to water and boil 45 minutes.
  • Add hops and boil 30 additional minutes (or if using yeast, cool to lukewarn and crumble yeast into it).
  • Let stand overnight.
  • Add brandy or sack and pour into a large crock or cask.
  • Cover with an oversized lid and let stand until fermentation is complete.
  • Cover tightly and seal.
  • Let stand a year; bottle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1139.2, Sodium 33, Carbohydrate 290.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 289.7, Protein 1.1

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

You'll also love

Sausage Potato Stuff_image Sausage Potato Stuff

Mediterranean Rice Pilaf with Pistachios and Golden Raisins_image Mediterranean Rice Pilaf with Pistachios and Golden Raisins

Braised Chicken with Dates_image Braised Chicken with Dates

Heartwarming Beef & Pork Chili_image Heartwarming Beef & Pork Chili

Jammin Good Bars_image Jammin Good Bars

Ropa Vieja_image Ropa Vieja

Orange Biscuits_image Orange Biscuits

Stromboli Crust Mix_image Stromboli Crust Mix

Ashkenazi charoset_image Ashkenazi charoset

Roasted Pork Belly with Gingery Rhubarb Compote_image Roasted Pork Belly with Gingery Rhubarb Compote

CHICKEN, TOMATO & CUCUMBER DINNER SALAD_image CHICKEN, TOMATO & CUCUMBER DINNER SALAD

Fennel-Pear Salad with Grapes and Pecans_image Fennel Pear Salad with Grapes and Pecans

Lettuce Soup with Croutons_image Lettuce Soup with Croutons

EGG IN A BOAT [313]_image EGG IN A BOAT [313]

Hungarian Red Bean Stew_image Hungarian Red Bean Stew

Mussels in White Wine and Meyer Lemon Sauce_image Mussels in White Wine and Meyer Lemon Sauce

Lime Jello Dessert_image Lime Jello Dessert

BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad, (7 Ww Points)_image BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad, (7 Ww Points)

Lobster with Mixed Vegetables, Honey Coriander Sauce, and Basil Olive Oil Sauce_image Lobster with Mixed Vegetables, Honey Coriander Sauce, and Basil Olive Oil Sauce

Lucy Belle's Funky Chicken Casserole_image Lucy Belle's Funky Chicken Casserole