Orange Blossom Mead NHC07

Category 24: Traditional Mead

Gold Medal

Sponsored by The Winemaker Shop
Edward Walkowski, Dalton, PA, Sweet Mead, S.A.A.Z. (Scranton Area Amateur Zymologists)
"Orange Blossom Mead"

Still, Medium Mead

Ingredients for 6.5 U.S. gallons (24.6 L)

17.0    lb (7.71 kg) 2006 Florida orange blossom honey

0.25    oz (7 g) Fermax

Lalvin D-47 yeast (10 g)

Original Specific Gravity: 1.090

Final Specific Gravity: 1.030

Boiling Time: n/a

Primary Fermentation: 60 days at 64° F (18°C) in glass

Secondary Fermentation: 40 days at 64° F (18°C) in glass

Directions

Sulfite must to 50 ppm 24 hrs prior to pitching yeast. Filtered.

Judges' Comments

"Flavor is good, not overwhelming. Not cloyingly sweet."

"Strong honey flavor, lacking some tartness/acidity. Tastes a little young as well. Very delightful. We would like more."

"Nice honey flavor, balance works. Very nice, pleasant and fun. Bigger batches are required!"