Classic Wildflower Show Mead (1 gal)
Traditional
by Anonymous brewer
⑂ 1 fork
★ Official
A clean, balanced traditional mead built on wildflower honey. Show meads contain only honey, water, yeast, and nutrients — perfect for showcasing the honey itself. Beginner-friendly.
Batch1.0 gallon
Target ABV12.5%
Target OG1.095
Target FG1.0
HoneyWildflower
YeastLalvin 71B
Ingredients
| Quantity | Unit | Ingredient | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | lbs | wildflower honey | |
| — | Spring or filtered water to 1 gallon total volume | ||
| 1.0 | packet | Lalvin 71B yeast | |
| — | Fermaid O nutrient (TONSA protocol — ~1g/gal per addition x 4) | ||
| 0.25 | tsp | DAP (optional, day 1 only) |
Instructions
- Sanitize all equipment with Star San.
- Warm 1/2 gallon of water to ~100°F (do not boil).
- Dissolve 2.5 lbs of wildflower honey into the warm water.
- Top up to 1 gallon with cool water in your fermenter.
- Take an OG reading — target ~1.095.
- Pitch rehydrated yeast at 65-75°F.
- Follow TONSA protocol: nutrient additions at 24h, 48h, 72h, and 1/3 sugar break (around day 4-5).
- Ferment 4-6 weeks until activity stops and OG drops to ~1.000.
- Rack to secondary, age at least 3 months for clarity and roundness.
- Bottle when crystal clear. Best at 6-12 months.