The Mighty Mead Kit lives up to its name - everything you need to make your first batch of glory!(honestly, it’s not much different than the Homebrewstuff kit) If you’re planning to make more homebrewed spirits at home in the future like me, this kit will be a really handy and useful investment with all its equipment and accessories. If it’s your first time making one, then kudos to you as you’re starting a very thrilling and satisfying journey ahead! Tupelo Honey : floral, often sweeter and more “buttery” than other honey varieties. Considered by many to be the gold standard of honey and a favorite among mead makers. Wait until foaming stops. Seal your carboy with the stopper and swirl again for 30 seconds to mix the nutrients into the mead.

THE ULTIMATE SET TO MASTER GRAVITY TESTING → We assembled all the essential components: in addition to the triple scale hydrometer, we added a graduated cylinder testing jar, making sure you have an appropriate container to test your creations. Also you will find clear, step-by-step instructions with a conversion chart right in the box. Finally, we added a bottom-reacher cleaning brush and microfiber cloth to the set to clean your hydrometer, test tube beaker, and empty beer bottles. The cleanser wasn’t enough for me though so I proceeded to use my own sanitizer instead but the cleanser works, too.HOLD TRUE TO YOUR CRAFT! → Making your own alcohol is all about innovation, independence, curiosity and above all, accuracy. Whether you follow a recipe or brew it freestyle, make sure you know the right ABV, Brix and gravity before and after the fermentation. Our color coded triple scale glass hydrometer is the right tester for you passionate brewers and wine-making enthusiasts, helping you measure the alcohol, sugar and gravity of your creations. Wildflower Honey : flavors vary in each region and season. This is the name given to honey made from the nectar of multiple flowers (or whenever the bees’ diet is unknown). No two batches are alike! A bit less predictable in flavor, but often affordable and easy to find. The part of mead-making where you’re involved is a fast and easy one. Those are the steps you do pre-fermentation, like brewing your honey and water and adding the flavorings and yeast. It should be done within a day.

Although mead is also commonly called honey wine, the truth is, mead is more akin to beer than wine. It didn’t include honey but I was all too happy with that because that meant I can choose my own and buy from a local honey-maker!Being the true blue homebrewer that I am, of course I wasted no time looking for good mead-making kits to get me started.

Aside from the 2 cons, it’s an enjoyable experience making my cherry mead using this kit. It’s also simple enough not to confuse a first-timer. Modern mead is a celebration of farm to table pursuits, with local honey as the centerpiece of this delicious fermented drink. While it’s only made with honey, water and yeast, there is complexity in mead’s simcity. Basic ingredients provide opportunity for creativity and experimentation using fruit, spices or unique varieties of honey! The delectable beverage that is a glass (or goblet) full of mead holds a long and illustrious history. And because of its rich history, it’s easy to place mead atop the brewing pedestal and think “Oh, the drink of the Gods? I could never make such a thing!”Brewing technique to use. One of the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world, people have discovered various ways to make meads. Knowing which brewing technique you will use allows you to decide which equipment is best suited for the job. We love this sweet cherry mead kit. Make sure to choose the right yeasts to ensure you end up with your desired amount of residual sweetness. We recommend the Wyeast or White Labs Sweet Mead Yeast. If you’re a total beginner, I recommend the Starter Mead Kit by Home Brew Ohio as the most beginner-friendly of the bunch. But if you’re a seasoned user already, well, I was quite blown away by Home Brew Ohio Mead Making Kit, with its complete features that’ll leave you satisfied and unhassled. The mead for which this set by HBS was used is now happily bubbling away and by the looks of it, it seems like I and my buddies will be enjoying a nice sparkling moonshine next weekend.