Pyment (Grape Melomel) with Muscat Grape Juiceand Sage Blossom Honey NHC 2005

Curt & Kathy Stock

Pyment (Grape Melomel) with Muscat Grape Juice and Sage Blossom Honey

for 5 U.S. gallons (19 L)

Ingredients

10.0 lb (4.54 kg) sage blossom honey

3.0 gallons (11.35 L) Muscat grape juice

10.0 g Lalvin 71-B yeast

2.0 tsp yeast nutrient

1.0 tsp yeast energizer

Specs

Original Specific Gravity: 1.135

Final Specific Gravity: 1.020

Boiling Time: n/a

Primary Fermentation: 60 days in glass

Secondary Fermentation: 40 days in glass

Tertiary Fermentation: 60 days in steel

Judges’ Comments

“Nice mead—Muscat grape was well expressed, perhaps slightly over-balancing delicate sage blossom aroma and flavor. Back off Muscat juice just a bit. I also think this would do better as a sweet mead.”

“A very tasty, nice pyment. Honey does get covered by the grapes, but still tasty. A bit sweet for semisweet. There are no real flaws. Try to bring out the honey more.”