old sussex anniversary mead

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26 Pinches
Huron, SD
Updated on Apr 14, 2013

Found recipe in a old cook book from England.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 6 pounds light floral honey
  • 2 1/2 gallons spring water
  • 4 sticks cinnamon sticks
  • 8 - cloves
  • 3 teaspoons ginger
  • 1 ounce fresh yeast

How To Make old sussex anniversary mead

  • Step 1
    Combine honey and water in large pan.Heat till it starts to boil,add spices and reduce heat to low. Simmer until reduced to six pints of liquid remains.
  • Step 2
    Strain and pour into a earthen ware pot and allow to cool.When cool add one ounce of fresh yeast and stir. Allow to ferment for three days.When fermentation is over pour into bottles and seal. Allow to age for one year before drinking.
  • Step 3
    You can use what ever spices you like best and different amounts to suit your taste.

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