Light Summer Hydromel (1 gal)
Hydromel
by Anonymous brewer
★ Official
A hydromel is a low-alcohol session mead — light, refreshing, ready to drink in just weeks. Acacia honey keeps the flavor delicate and clean.
Batch1.0 gallon
Target ABV7.5%
Target OG1.057
Target FG1.0
HoneyAcacia
YeastLalvin 71B
Ingredients
| Quantity | Unit | Ingredient | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | lbs | acacia honey | |
| — | Spring water to 1 gallon | ||
| 1.0 | packet | Lalvin 71B yeast | |
| — | Fermaid O nutrient (lighter dosing — 1g/gal x 2 additions) |
Instructions
- Sanitize all equipment.
- Warm 1/2 gallon water to ~100°F and dissolve 1.5 lbs of acacia honey.
- Top up to 1 gallon. Take OG (~1.057).
- Pitch 71B at 65-75°F. Add nutrient at 24h and 48h only.
- Primary ferment 2-3 weeks (faster than full-strength mead).
- Rack and cold-crash for 1 week to clear.
- Bottle. Ready to drink at 6-8 weeks total. Best served chilled.
- Optional: lightly carbonate by priming with 1/2 oz corn sugar before bottling for a sparkling session mead.