Adore NHC 2011
Category 25: Melomel (Fruit Mead)
132 Entries
Sponsored by Bacchus and Barleycorn Ltd.
Monique Scovil, Aurora, CO, Colorado Wine Club
2011 NHC Meadmaker of the Year
Gold Medal
“Adore”
Semi Sweet Standard Melomel with Pluots
Ingredients for 6 U.S. gallons (22.71 liters)
14.0 lb (6.35 kg) wildflower honey
pluots (amount unknown)
Potassium sorbate at primary
Potassium metabisulfite at primary
Acid blend at bottling.
1 packet liquid Superkleer to clarify
Filtered St. Paul water up to volume
Lalvin D-47 dry yeast
Original Specific Gravity: 1.090
Final Specific Gravity: 1.030
Boiling time: n/a
Primary Fermentation: see Directions
Directions
Mix water and honey, stir vigorously to oxygenate. Add the yeast energizer and nutrient to the must. Add the fruit and pectic enzyme. Add the yeast on top of the must. Ferment completely, watching for signs of slowing fermentation. Rack to secondary and age until clear.
Runners-Up
Silver Medal: John Jurgensen, San Antonio, TX, Other Fruit Melomel, Bay Area Mashtronauts
Bronze Medal: Steve Fletty, Falcon Heights, MN, Pyment (Grape Melomel, Saint Paul Homebrewers Club