Mixed Berry Melomel (1 gal)
Melomel
by Anonymous brewer
★ Official
A semi-sweet mead enhanced with mixed berries added in secondary. Vibrant color, jammy nose, and bright fruit on the palate.
Batch1.0 gallon
Target ABV12.5%
Target OG1.1
Target FG1.005
HoneyWildflower
YeastLalvin 71B
Ingredients
| Quantity | Unit | Ingredient | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | lbs | wildflower honey | |
| 2.0 | lbs | frozen mixed berries (blueberry, raspberry, blackberry) | |
| — | Spring or filtered water to 1 gallon | ||
| 1.0 | packet | Lalvin 71B yeast | |
| — | Fermaid O nutrient (TONSA protocol) | ||
| 0.5 | tsp | pectic enzyme (added in secondary) |
Instructions
- Sanitize all equipment.
- Warm 1/2 gallon water to ~100°F and dissolve 2.5 lbs honey.
- Top up to 1 gallon, take OG reading (~1.100).
- Pitch yeast at 65-75°F. Apply TONSA protocol.
- Primary ferment 4 weeks until calm.
- Rack to secondary onto thawed mixed berries (frozen and thawed extracts more juice).
- Add pectic enzyme to aid clarity.
- Macerate on fruit 2-3 weeks, tasting weekly.
- Rack off the fruit; let clear; age 3-6 months.
- Bottle. Drinks well at 6 months, peaks at 12.